Rough Guides: Greece: Traditions, Food and Everyday Life, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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This cultural travel guide to Greece is for travellers who want to experience Greece beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Greece truly Greek - its people, traditions, regional cultures, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Greece is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Greek culture, customs and everyday life

• Regional identities and the traditions that make each part of Greece unique

• Greek food, wine and culinary heritage

• Ancient history, mythology and the legacy that shaped modern Greece

• Orthodox traditions, festivals and local celebrations

• Art, architecture and the islands' distinctive character

• Music, dance and the customs that bring Greek communities together

• The people, values and spirit of filoxenia that define Greece today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Greece - A Cultural Journey is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Greece.