The Monocle Travel Guide to Athens

Get to know the most atmospheric open-air cinemas and drawn up walks around Athens’ neighbourhoods—one in a leafy suburb, another by the sea. Think of Athens and the first images that come to mind are ancient ruins and camera-toting crowds, before they head to the island ferries at Piraeus. The Acropolis remains ever-present, and in summer the city buzzes with holidaymakers. But there’s much more to the Greek capital than temples and tourists. This book looks beyond the Parthenon to explore modernist gems, from circular schools to a colonnaded embassy. It wanders cobbled streets in search of independent boutiques offering straw hats, hand-thrown ceramics and gold jewellery—proudly “Made in Greece.” When you’re hungry, the text contrasts traditional family-run tavernas with contemporary restaurants that spice up classic Greek dishes. Attica is a region rich in sights, and nearby islands are highlights, so a concise list of top stopovers is included. Strap on your sandals and discover the chaotic yet charismatic city.

The book invites readers to experience Athens through curated routes and a blend of culture, design and taste, anchored in a modern perspective of the Greek capital.

Features

• Atmosferische openluchtbioscopen en wandelroutes
• Verkenning van buurten in de omgeving van Athene
• Moderne architectuur en kunstwerken in Athene
• Made in Greece: ambachtelijke producten en winkels
• Attica en nabijgelegen eilanden als hoogtepunten
• Auteurenteam: Tyler Brûlé, Joe Pickard, Andrew Tuck
• Uitgegeven op 07/11/2018 door Gestalten

Theeën

• Type: hardcover boek
• Pagina's: 148
• Editie: 01
• Titel en thema’s: cultuur, design en gastronomie in Athene