Athens a city of legendary hills
A journey through the sacred landscapes of ancient and modern attica
Κυκλοφορεί
ISBN: 978-618-5677-93-0
Άμμων Εκδοτική, Κολωνάκι, 2/2025
1η έκδ. || Νέα
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Ενιαία τιμή έως 4/8/2026
€ 13.00 (περ. ΦΠΑ 6%)
Βιβλίο, Χαρτόδετο
11 x 18 εκ., 56 σελ.
Περιγραφή
Discover the hidden stories etched into the storied hills of Athens, from the iconic Acropolis to the lesser-known urban elevations that have witnessed millennia of human history. This comprehensive exploration takes you on an intimate journey through 17 remarkable hills that have shaped the physical and cultural landscape of one of the world's oldest cities.

Explore:
● The majestic Acropolis and its timeless monuments
● The historic Areopagus, where democracy and philo-sophy were born
● Filopappou Hill's ancient monuments and Pikionis' le-gendary pathway
● Pnyx Hill, the birthplace of democratic assembly
● Lycabettus Hill and its panoramic views of Athens
● Hidden urban hills like Strefi, Skouze, and Tourkovounia

Special Features:
● Detailed historical insights
● Architectural analysis of the Greek Revival
● Exploration of lesser-known historical destructions
● Comprehensive mapping of Athens' legendary topo-graphy

A must-read for historians, architects, travelers, and anyone fascinated by the layered history of one of the world's most ancient cities.



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