Destination: Athens | ||||||||||||||||||||
Practical Matters Athens Before You Go When You Are There Language Offices to Serve You Abroad |
TIME DIFFERENCES
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Athens : 2pm Germany : 1pm USA (NY) : 7am Netherlands : 1pm Spain : 1pm EMERGENCY NUMBERS POLICE 100 FIRE 199 AMBULANCE 166 TOURIST POLICE 171 (Athens) 902-5992 (outside Athens) MISCELLANEOUS DRIVE ON THE RIGHT TOILETS FREE EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES UK 723 6211 Germany 728 5111 USA 721 2951 Netherlands 723 9701 Spain 721 4885 PHOTOGRAPHY What to photograph: The classic sights, markets, Byzantine churches. When to photograph: Early morning is best both for the light and avoiding the crowds. Photograph again when the sun starts to go down. In dark and narrow streets, such as in the flea market, you may want to shoot when the sun is high in the sky. Where to buy film: Film is readily available from tourist shops and camera shops throughout the city. WHEN DEPARTING Remember to confirm your flight details at least three days before departure, and leave a contact number with the airline in case of late changes. Remember which air terminal you need. Allow plenty of time to negotiate the Athenian traffic. |
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