Granta City Guide Athens: A New Guide

by Elizabeth Speller

Beyond the breathtaking beauty of the Parthenon, Athens is still one of Europe’s lesser-known destinations. In a series of walks, this guide fully explores all the treasures of this ancient city: the bazaars and food markets; tucked-away Byzantine churches and rare gems of antiquity; and perhaps the most beautiful metro station in the world. From its amber shops and patisseries, to one of  the most outstanding museums in Europe, Athens is a true source of riches. Written for both the first-time visitor as well as the seasoned Hellenophile, this guide also includes a fine selection of cafés, restaurants, and hotels.

205 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Elizabeth Speller is a poet and author of four non-fiction books including a biography of Emperor Hadrian, companion guides to Rome and to Athens, and a memoir, Sunlight on the Garden. She has contributed to publications as varied as the Financial Times, Big Issue and Vogue and produced the libretto for a requiem for Linda McCartney, Farewell, composed by Michael Berkeley (OUP). She currently has a Royal Literary Fund Fellowship at Warwick and divides her life between Gloucestershire and Greece. She was a prize-winner in both the Ledbury and Bridport poetry competitions in 2008, and her poem, 'Finistere' was shortlisted for the Forward Poetry Prize in 2009. More profitably she is also a ghost blogger.