The Acropolis is truly the must-see site in Athens! It’s an absolutely mythical place that deserves to be seen. However, it’s difficult to understand on your own. The usual tourist guides devote only a few pages to it, often very dull (we’re talking about experience). As for guided tours, they are very interesting but not for all budgets. So why this pdf guide to the Acropolis?
We’ve been looking for a long time for the perfect way to visit the Acropolis and its famous Parthenon without breaking the bank, and with quality explanations. So we asked our friend Céline, an archaeologist, to write a guide to the Acropolis. Passionate and enthusiastic, Céline has worked long and hard to create a quality guidebook that will enable you to discover the Acropolis as you never imagined you could! The result is a unique book that’s so interesting you’ll devour it, packed with little stories, anecdotes and mythology, and which always links the past with the present.
Acropolis Guide “From another angle”: a modern, cross-disciplinary approach !
This guide to the Acropolis was entirely designed and written by Céline. She is a French archaeologist who has lived in Greece for over 20 years. Truly in love with her adopted country, she shares her knowledge in an accessible and enthusiastic way. Forget dusty books and boring guidebooks on “old stones”! Céline will take you into a whole new world.
Thanks to a wealth of illustrations, it’s easy to project yourself back into the ancient world.
In this guide to the Acropolis from a different angle :
- first of all, a 10-stop tour of the Acropolis. Just let us guide you!
- explanations of all the monuments: the Parthenon, of course, but also other lesser-known ones. Believe us, you’ll marvel at the temples that 99% of tourists speed past without understanding their importance;
- but also mythology and the history of the Olympian gods;
- tasty anecdotes and stories about the lives of ancient Greek citizens;
- and a wealth of historical, archaeological and architectural knowledge to answer all your questions about the Acropolis.
Trust us, we’ll tell you all about this sacred hill!
Why is this guide different from other guides?
This guide is deliberately different from other books on the Parthenon rock. It reflects the cross-disciplinary approach of a passionate archaeologist who is always keen to put antiquity into perspective with today’s world.
Taking into account the most recent scientific studies and research, this e-book moves away from rigid academic standards. The approach of this guide is to understand the Acropolis through the eyes of the ancient Greeks as much as possible.
The book is very comprehensive, yet accessible to all. Best of all, it’s brought to life by numerous sketches, photos and 3D illustrations. Unlike many writings about the Acropolis, it doesn’t just line up dates and historical facts, but tells a story.
This book offers a new perspective on the Acropolis. He’s not just interested in sacred monuments and their archaeological interest. You’ll also discover that the Acropolis was once a colorful place, marked by a world of plants and sensations. And that behind architectural splendors lie men of genius.
What does the Acropolis guide contain and how can I buy it?
The guide to the Acropolis from another angle comes in eBook format (€10). You’ll receive it by e-mail as soon as you place your order. Then simply save it on your smartphone and/or tablet, so you always have it with you. No need to load your bag with a paper guide. Good idea, isn’t it?
The Acropolis guide “From another angle” is on sale exclusively on our website Live Athens.
To order, simply click below:
- Once your payment has been validated, you will instantly receive an e-mail with the link to download the guides;
- and you’re ready to discover the Acropolis as you’ve never seen it before.
Sophie and Laure
Updated March 8, 2024
