A practical guide to Greece which has been thoroughly revised and updated. It features new introductions to Byzantine and post-Byzantine art and architecture, new or extended descriptions of many sites, new plans and illustrations, and coverage of Greek and modern art.
The Blue Guide to Greece is the standard work for the traveller in that country. The traditional Blue Guide virtues of excellent maps, clear descriptions of routes and comprehensive indexing make the guide easy to use both on the spot and for reference. Greece will continue to be visited for its landscape, beauty and a great past contribution to human civilization and to all these aspects the Blue Guide provides the best single-volume companion.