Blue Guide Athens and Environs Author:Robin Barber Athens is a unique, ancient city, surrounded by countryside rich in Byzantine churches and monasteries as well as the awesome Acropolis. As a major cultural destination for anyone interested in classical history, this guide provides up-to-date and in-depth details on museums, churches, monasteries, and archaeological sites, accompanied by many p... more »lans. There is also a detailed street map, color maps of Attica, and suggestions for excursions out of the city.« less