Greece is renowned for being the country where democracy first began and even otherwise it is well known for being a beautiful as well as rugged land that has a rich historical background. There is a need to explore this country in more detail and so, using a travel guide to Greece will prove helpful in learning about among other things, its approximate sixteen hundred different islands though only about a tenth of them are inhabited. Nearly half of all Greeks actually live in the capital city of Athens.

Acropolis Hill

According to every available travel guide to Greece, Athens is known for being the bustling capital that is also the center of the country where there is a lot to see and do. Witness the excellent white marbled Parthenon perched on the hill known as Acropolis Hill which offers breathtaking sights. What's more, the common name of The Acropolis is 'sacred rock'.

A travel guide to Greece will also elucidate on the three main buildings that straddle Acropolis Hill and which are different to the Parthenon. These are The Erechtheum that is a temple that honors Poseidon and Athena, and there is also the Propylea which is a huge gateway and to its right is the Temple of Athena Nyke or the Wingless Victory. And, then there is the new building known as the Acropolis Museum where there are art works being displayed that were unearthed around the year 1835.

You can also try visiting the Acropolis at night because according to travel guides to Greece, it is at night that the famous Son-et-Lumiere or the Sound and Light show takes place and this English language show goes on each night other than when there is a full moon visible.

Other than enjoying the Son-et-Lumiere there is also ample opportunity to take a stroll to a place known as the Plaka where restaurants and cafes jam the sidewalks as you move up towards Acropolis Hill, and here, according to travel guide to Greece, you will have waiters beckoning you to sample the fare of their restaurant or café.

Once you decide on trying out the fare at the restaurant or café, you will also be entertained by Bouzouki music or even a floorshow and there is no minimum cover charge though you do have to order at least a plateful of fruit. According to the travel guide to Greece, at these restaurants and cafes, you will also get to sample delightful foods and at affordable costs and by custom, Greeks enjoy light breakfast followed by late lunch as well as dinner at around 9.30 pm.

You can also check out a travel guide to Greece to find out the location of interesting historical sights as well as museums in Athens and of course there is also the Parliament Building as well as the amazing Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that are worth visiting. Also, you can take in the view from Mt. Lycabettus and also enjoy many of the famed beaches that dot the Greek country including the ones at Glyfada.

Greece is a fascinating country and though most people gravitate to Athens, there is plenty more to see and do and only a good travel guide to Greece will show you what else you ought to try.