Detailed, user-friendly guide to the sights and monuments of Thrace in northern Greece, including the lively city of Xanthi and its tobacco fields, the Roman town of Trajanopolis, the sites of Maroneia and Mesembria, Lavara, the ‘city of storks’, and the bird sanctuary of the Evros River. Includes full background information on Greek history and art, and practical tips on eating and accommodation.