Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
1. GNTO SERVICES
The Greek National Tourist Board (GNTO) information office, close to Plateia Syn-
tagma, offers basic advice and brochures about the city and the surrounding area.
Greece • Tsoha 24, Athens • 210 870 7000 •
www.visitgreece.gr
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UK • 4 Conduit St, London • 020 7495 9300
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US • 305 East 47th Street, New York • 1212 4215777
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Canada • 1500 Don Mills Rd, suite 102, Toronto • 1416 9682220
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Australia • 37-49 Pitt St, Sydney • 612 924 11 663
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2. WEBSITES
The GNTO website is a good starting point. For archaeological sites and museums,
try browsing
www.culture.gr
;
for forthcoming cultural events
www.breathtakingathens.com
;
and for a taste of the Athens Festival summer pro-
gramme visit
www.greekfestival.gr
.
Kathimerini
(
www.ekathimerini.com
)
features
regular articles about contemporary Greek politics and culture.
3. NEWSPAPERS
The English-language papers to look out for are
Athens News
and
Kathimerini
. The
former has a section listing forthcoming events; the latter is sold as an insert with the
International Herald Tribune
.
4. LOCAL MAGAZINES
Glossy bi-monthly
Odyssey
features stories about Greece and the Greek diaspora.
Athens Today
is a free fortnightly pocket edition with information for visitors.
