Τhe eight heritage walks in Athens included in this short volume were prepared by Elliniki Etairia for visitors to the city during the Olympic Games, but can be equally useful for a visit at any other time. Our aim has been to enable visitors to move around exclusively by means of the Metro and walking, thus making it possible to acquaint themselves closely with the monuments and ancient quarters of Athens as they developed over the centuries. Each walk includes, if visitors so choose, a visit to Elliniki Etairia's hospitable home, where they can learn more about issues concerning the environment and the cultural heritage in Greece. [...]

(Costa Carras, President of Elliniki Etairia)