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Surf these sites to find out all you need to know about Greece — ancient and modern
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ANCIENT WISDOM says well begun is half done. So if you are planning to be in the Hellenic regions for the Olympics, it bodes well to check out these sites for all you want to know about the enchanted country.
http://www.gnto.gr: The GNTO is a tourism organisation. The travel section contains information on general subjects and would be useful for tourists. The website has everything you might want to know. Test your Greek with the Greek version. Don't panic, there is an English version as well!
http://www.agni.gr/learn_greek/learn_greek.htm: This Greek site aims to help you with an excellent introduction to tourist Greek. A short course of five lessons here teaches you a few useful Greek phrases and words.
Listen to basic words and phrases and print them as a reference guide.
http://www.culture.gr: It is the official Greek cultural website. Get information about all the museums and cultural organisations.
The site has good description of Olympia, with loads of pictures of the monument and facts about this ancient site.
http://www2.fhw.gr/projects/olympics/classical/zeus/: The site has a collection of artefacts from the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, in Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games were born and hosted.
It has information about the games, its importance and religious festivals.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/greece/: With twenty-five years of finding hidden treasures, this is a must visit site. Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy.
From smoggy Athens to the blindingly bright islands, there are lots of tourist attractions.
http://www.minpress.gr/web/index/default.htm: What do young Greeks think about their country? Where do Greeks go on holiday?
From politics to cinema, read about Greeks today and their lives on this comprehensive site devoted to the society and culture of modern Greece.
http://www.ancientgreece.com: The website is an extensive guide to the architecture, geography, wars and mythology of ancient Greece.
Find out more about life, death, religion, writing and more through cross-referenced texts. Meet people from Greece, Persia and Babylonia and see what they accomplished.
http://www.athens2004.com: Check here for news and announcements about the 2004 Games in Athens. Find out everything you need to know about the Olympics — schedules, volunteer opportunities, accommodations and ticketing information.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/1cd/7/: An excellent site for travellers. Find comprehensive and concise information, including how to get there, things to do, places to visit, excursions, archaeological sites, museums, history, useful phone numbers and great pictures.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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