Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:Is it true that in some Greek restaurants, you smash plates to show your satisfaction? A: This used to be very common in restaurants, but now you shouldn't be smashing any plates.
Q:Is it true that most Greeks are rude? A: Some Greeks are, but most are very generous, but always be polite and a gentleman when in their presence.
Q:What is the weather like in Athens? A: The weather in Athens is usually around the 70 degree mark.
Q:Is Athens safe? A: Athens is pretty safe, but you should take some precautions, make sure you are in a nice hotel and in a nice spot in town, not in a shady area, like on any trip, it is necessary to be paranoid.
Q:What should I see in Athens? A: See our Things To Do and See page.
Q:What is the altitude at the top of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece? A: 338 meters at its highest point.
Q:Why is classical Greek architecture so widely admired? A: Because this architecture was the pinnacle of their religion and culture. No one on earth has any architecture like it.
Q:What time do Greeks eat? A: They eat really late, around 9pm-10pm.
Q:Where did the tradition of the Marathon run come from? A: From the Greek story of Pheidippides, the Greek messenger that ran from the battle of Marathon to Athens, to tell them that the Persians were defeated.
Q:What time is it in Athens, Greece? What is the time difference in Athens? A: From Wisconsin time to Athens, Athens is 8 hours ahead of Wisconsin and 7 hours ahead of Washington D.C.
Q:Is it true that most Greeks are rude? A: Some Greeks are, but most are very generous, but always be polite and a gentleman when in their presence.
Q:What is the weather like in Athens? A: The weather in Athens is usually around the 70 degree mark.
Q:Is Athens safe? A: Athens is pretty safe, but you should take some precautions, make sure you are in a nice hotel and in a nice spot in town, not in a shady area, like on any trip, it is necessary to be paranoid.
Q:What should I see in Athens? A: See our Things To Do and See page.
Q:What is the altitude at the top of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece? A: 338 meters at its highest point.
Q:Why is classical Greek architecture so widely admired? A: Because this architecture was the pinnacle of their religion and culture. No one on earth has any architecture like it.
Q:What time do Greeks eat? A: They eat really late, around 9pm-10pm.
Q:Where did the tradition of the Marathon run come from? A: From the Greek story of Pheidippides, the Greek messenger that ran from the battle of Marathon to Athens, to tell them that the Persians were defeated.
Q:What time is it in Athens, Greece? What is the time difference in Athens? A: From Wisconsin time to Athens, Athens is 8 hours ahead of Wisconsin and 7 hours ahead of Washington D.C.