To the first - time visitor, Athens groans under the weight of its cultural baggage, from the unsurpassed aesthetic of Classical Greece to more contemporary representations of the Greek spirit embodied by legends of Zorba, Maria Callas, Aristotle Onassis, and Melina Mercouri. See the vibrant Greek capital from the vantage point of eight leading Greek writers and the guide that takes you inside the neighborhoods of Athens. Every chapter features a short story plus: guide to the neighborhood`s history and sights; map with suggested walks; guides to major museums; tips on where to go, what to do, where to shop; culture spotlights on cinema, music, dance, food.

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