GREECE
| Capital City | Athens |
| Geographic Location | Greece is placed at the East Europe along the Ionia Sea. It has borders with Turkey, Albania, Macedonia and Bulgaria. |
| Geographic Coordinates | 39 00 N, 22 00 E |
| Climate | The Mediterranean climate is realized. Sunny, mild and little rainy days are lived. At the high and mountanious regions, it snows and fierce winds blow. Near the coast, a milder weather is realized and, in winter, gentle breezes blow. |
| Time Zone | GMT +2 |
| Language | GREEK |
| Other Languages | |
| Monetary Unit | EURO |
Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 0030, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
| Mobile Phone | GSM 900/1800 |
| Important Phone Nos. | Ambulance 166, Police 100, Fire Brigade 199 |
| Internet | .gr |
| Opening Hours | Banks; 8a.m. - 2p.m. (Mon-Fri) Shops; 9a.m. - 2:30/6p.m. (Mon-Fri), 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. (Tue, Wed, Thur), 9a.m. - 3p.m. (Sat) |
| Public Holidays | New Year (1 January), Epiphany (6 January), Easter Monday (April), National Day (25 March), Christmas (25-26 December), the main holiday season (July-August) |
| Electric | 220V 50HzHz |
General Information
Living all kinds of entertainment, being fully satisfied with history, travelling at Athens like cities where the European culture began to develope, witnessing a geography covered with the oldest ancient ruins, seeing the best examples of Orthodox churches may be the reasons for visiting Grece. Alternatively, you may want to be fascinated with the glory of castles from Frank, Venice and Turk eras, to admire carvings and fresco structures, to live unprecedented incidents by seeing the attractions of about 1,400 islands and experiencing genuine moments offered at these islands. Whatever the reason is. You are at the right place.
Being the joint product of history and mythology, Athens attracts the attention of the world via its packed open-air cafes and the Ancient highlights. Acropolis standing as the most significant ancient site of the East is composed of steep rock cliffs and is home to a great deal of historical attractions.
Parthenon, Propylaea, the fortifications of Acropolis which is believed to be the place where the civilization was born, the Old Temple of Athens and Erechtheion are some of the best highlights in the complex. Also, Ancient Agora and National Archeology Museum are among the attractions that you should absolutely see.
Delphi, Delos, Olympia, Mystras, Meteora and Vergina archeological and cultural sites of country gets you to the ancient era and make you recognize the unknown cultures.
Crete Island placed off the south coast of Peloponnes Peninsula is the largest one within the borders of Greece. It is an important tourism region by its magnificant and versatile geography, climate and beaches, cultural and historical attractions.
Dodecanese group of islands including Patmos, Kos and Rodho which are among the most popular holiday resorts allures the person by its ancient ruins and excellent beaches.
Being the joint product of history and mythology, Athens attracts the attention of the world via its packed open-air cafes and the Ancient highlights. Acropolis standing as the most significant ancient site of the East is composed of steep rock cliffs and is home to a great deal of historical attractions.
Parthenon, Propylaea, the fortifications of Acropolis which is believed to be the place where the civilization was born, the Old Temple of Athens and Erechtheion are some of the best highlights in the complex. Also, Ancient Agora and National Archeology Museum are among the attractions that you should absolutely see.
Delphi, Delos, Olympia, Mystras, Meteora and Vergina archeological and cultural sites of country gets you to the ancient era and make you recognize the unknown cultures.
Crete Island placed off the south coast of Peloponnes Peninsula is the largest one within the borders of Greece. It is an important tourism region by its magnificant and versatile geography, climate and beaches, cultural and historical attractions.
Dodecanese group of islands including Patmos, Kos and Rodho which are among the most popular holiday resorts allures the person by its ancient ruins and excellent beaches.
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