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It's impossible to visit Athens without being reminded of its immense history, from the iconic Acropolis, Roman ruins and mosaic-filled Byzantine churches to stellar archaeological and ethnographic museums. But Athens is also very much a vibrant, contemporary metropolis, with lively alfresco caf 's, a flourishing dining scene that embraces both the traditional and inventive modern Greek cuisine, and energetic nightlife that spills out on to beach clubs in summer. It's a dichotomy encapsulated by the new Acropolis Museum opening in summer 2007, a striking building designed by superstar architect Bernard Tschumi to house the Parthenon Marbles, including - eventually - the Elgin Marbles.
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EDITOR: John Shandy Watson lives in London and has been the deputy editor of Time Out guides as various as Rome, Hong Kong and Gay & Lesbian London. He is the author of a guide to Montreal and has written numerous online city guides. CONSULTANT EDITOR: Diane Shugart is the editor of Odyssey, a bimonthly magazine about Greece and the Greek diaspora. She lives in Athens.
It's impossible to visit Athens without being reminded of its immense history, from the iconic Acropolis, Roman ruins and mosaic-filled Byzantine churches to stellar archaeological and ethnographic museums. But Athens is also very much a vibrant, contemporary metropolis, with lively alfresco caf 's, a flourishing dining scene that embraces both the traditional and inventive modern Greek cuisine, and energetic nightlife that spills out on to beach clubs in summer. It's a dichotomy encapsulated by the new Acropolis Museum opening in summer 2007, a striking building designed by superstar architect Bernard Tschumi to house the Parthenon Marbles, including - eventually - the Elgin Marbles.
About the Author
EDITOR: John Shandy Watson lives in London and has been the deputy editor of Time Out guides as various as Rome, Hong Kong and Gay & Lesbian London. He is the author of a guide to Montreal and has written numerous online city guides. CONSULTANT EDITOR: Diane Shugart is the editor of Odyssey, a bimonthly magazine about Greece and the Greek diaspora. She lives in Athens.
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