Discover a land steeped in myth and legend.Whether you plan to watch the sun sink behind the marble columns of the Parthenon in Athens visit iconic archaeological sites such as Delphi and Olympia or simply soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of Halkidik your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that mainland Greece has to offer.Worldclass museums and archaeological sites may be the first things that come to mind when you think of Greece but there are things both old and new to explore. Take Europes oldest city for example Athens has a youthful energy and buzzing nightlife where upmarket restaurants stand alongside traditional grill eateries and oldschool ouzeris jostle with the trendy cocktail bars of upandcoming urban neighbourhoods. Meanwhile Thessaloniki Greeces secondlargest city awes visitors with its Byzantine churches and vibrant contemporary art scene.Our updated guide brings Greece to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expertled insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the mustsee sights photographs on practically every page and our handdrawn illustrations which place you inside the countrys iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Youll discoverour pick of Greeces mustsees top experiences and hidden gemsthe best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easyeasytofollow itinerariesexpert advice get ready get around and stay safecolourcoded chapters to every part of Greece from Central Athens North to Central Athens South The Peloponnese to Northern Greecea lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goTouring the Islands Try our DK Eyewitness Greek Islands. Want the best of Athens in your pocket Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens.