SIGHTSEEING: Over the years excavations by the British School have revealed important finds, many of which are now in the British Museum. On Mt. Aetos Schliemann wrongly identified a sanctuary and ruined ancient acropolis as being Odysseus’ palace; more recent excavations have since uncovered another acropolis at Pelikata. Tradition maintains that the Cave of the Nymphs was used for the worship of Naiads, while ’Loizos’ cave ”held traces of a sanctuary and a great quantity of pottery from the Mycenaean to Roman eras. At Polis, which has retained its ancient name (City), ruins of the settlement believed to have existed here have yer to be found. The delightful capital possesses a archaeological museum and a cultural centre. Ithaca abounds with small, picturesque villages (Stavros, Frikes, Exoyi, Kioni), tiny bays and lovely beaches, accessible by car, and a tranquil environment. IVith few hotels, Ithaca has not been developed for tourism, but its rich past and dramatic scenery are attracting ever- growing numbers of visitors.