Athens is a puzzle. The body of the city, its structure, even its face, display a fragmentary resemblance, like small pieces of a larger picture, randomly scattered and waiting for someone to put them together, into place, where they will reveal the picture of a vital, vibrant city. This guide is designed to be an invaluable tool, an aid to resident and visitor alike, in reading the many different layers of the palimpsest, which they will encounter at every step, through an up-to-date, systematic and detailed tour of the monuments, the museums, and the modern persona of this amazing city.