Kurzbeschreibung von: Athens

"Super-smart city guides."--"Esquire." "Indispensable."--"Town & Country." This exciting series focuses on the vitality and uniqueness of the world's greatest cities. Each volume is superbly designed and produced, yet ingeniously practical, with lavish photography, easy-to-read maps, and informed and enjoyable texts. From offbeat cafes and cutting-edge restaurants to the most stylish stores, hotels, and neighborhoods, "StyleCity" uncovers all the special places where both locals and discerning travelers can find a vibrant and idiosyncratic urban experience. The guides are divided into two sections: "Style Traveler" identifies the most memorable places to sleep, eat, drink, shop, and relax; "Street Wise" divides the city into neighborhoods and provides convenient area maps. Mother of antiquity, modern metropolis, Mediterranean mecca--Athens has many faces and many layers. Since the 2004 Olympics, the city has enjoyed a reinvigorated cultural confidence that has given rise to new talents, chic restaurants, contemporary hot spots, and vibrant self-expression. "StyleCity Athens" leads visitors to all the highlights of this edgy and energetic place. 400 color illustrations and 6 maps.