The Monocle Travel Guide to Athen: The Monocle Travel Guide Series
Product ID: 81982710
Get to know the most atmospheric open-air cinemas and drawn up walks around Athens' neighborhoods -- one a leafy suburb, another by the sea. Think of Athens and the first things that spring to mind are ancient ruins and camera-toting crowds (before they hotfoot it to the island-bound ferries at the port of Piraeus, that is). It's true, the Acropolis is ever present and during summer the city thrums with schools of holidaymakers. But there's much more to the Greek capital than temples and tourists. We've looked beyond the admittedly awe-inspiring Parthenon and explored the city's modernist marvels, from circular school to colonnaded embassy. We've combed the cobbled streets for independent boutiques offering straw hats, hand-thrown ceramics and golden jewellery - all proudly 'Made in Greece'. When you're feeling peckish, choose between traditional family-run tavernas and contemporary restaurants spicing up classic Greek dishes. Attica is a region of riches and, of course, some of the nearby islands are simply too good to miss - so we've included a short and sharp list of our top stopovers. For now, though, strap up your sandals and allow us to introduce you to this chaotic but ever-so-charismatic city. Review: As it says on the tin! - Great Book Review: Witty and smart - A truly fun and stylish guide to Athens
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews |
F**.
As it says on the tin!
Great Book
I**E
Witty and smart
A truly fun and stylish guide to Athens
L**A
Out of date but cool
Great but a bit out of date. I don’t want to be on IG/ my phone all day on hols!! Why did cool people stop making travel guidebooks??
M**E
Useless
Thought this guide book had very little information if any use. Did not give any hotel or restaurant prices to help gauge what wiukd be suitable for your budget. Also had very few listings for these. Would not recommend as a guide book
C**S
Stylischer Reisebegleiter – wie ein Monocle-Magazin für unterwegs
Ich habe mir den Monocle Travel Guide für Athen kurzfristig vor unserem Urlaub bestellt und war sehr begeistert. Der Guide ist nicht nur praktisch, sondern auch wunderschön gestaltet und macht schon beim Durchblättern Freude. Wer die Monocle-Reihe kennt, weiß, was ihn erwartet: ein Mix aus nützlichen Tipps und dem typischen Monocle-Stil, der sich fast wie ein Magazin anfühlt. Für Reisen, aber auch einfach zum Schmökern zu Hause, absolut empfehlenswert. Preis-Leistung ist hier top.
V**I
Another good city guide from monocle
Honestly, I have not read other guidebook, so not sure how it compares to others, as usually you would want to pick the best. I went with the guy feeling, as this is not the first monocle travel guide I have used, and it certainly did not disappoint. It is intelligent, at times whimsical, but the important part is that it does not overwhelm you with information. Selection of food to eat, places to see and shop at is well curated.
P**9
Best non-package tourist Guide to Athens
Best and more current (in 2019 anyway) opverview for people visitng Athens and not just on the Monastirai-Plaka-Acropolis circuit.
F**E
A Fine Work
I really like this review booklet, so why did I give it only 3 stars? It's out-of-date, but otherwise, it's a quick read and wonderful to look through. I found a few of the recommended locations are no longer in business, but the stuff that's meant to last (I mean, the Parthenon isn't going anywhere ...) is well documented with good humor. Fine, 4 stars it is.
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