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TIME DIFFERENCES

GMT : 12 noon
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)

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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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