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Sunday, 17 June 2018 16:15
''Ergotaxio Loula Anagnostaki'' by Roula Pateraki
The Athens - Epidaurus Festival continues with a special tribute to the great Loula Anagnostaki.
A number of people, actors and musicians come together to create a world made up entirely from her 12 works, all through the eyes of those who saw her, met her or just imagined how she was.
In just two incredible plays, the public will have the chance to enjoy ''The White Performance'' in space B of Peiraeus, which will cover the works of Loula Anagnostaki as a standard psychoanalytic writing and ''The Red Performance'' in space E, which observes her work from a standard political writing point of view.
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Sunday, 17 June 2018 14:06
Acropolis Museum
Critically acclaimed as one of the best museums in the world and with a collection spanning over 1,500 years, the Acropolis Museum with its stunning architecture opened its doors in the summer of 2009. The museum provides visitors with a comprehensive image of the Acropolis and its finds within the comforts of a modern building.
Along with a panoramic view of the city, visitors can admire an extraordinary collection of artifacts dating back to Archaic Greece to the Roman times, especially the display of the Parthenon sculptures in the glass gallery of the museum.
The Acropolis Museum is one of the best things Athens has to offer, providing rich history, a mindblowing view and a refreshing dining area to the public.
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Sunday, 17 June 2018 13:46
Athens Conservatoire
The Athens Conservatoire has been serving the theater and music scene in Greece for almost 150 years. As a non-profit arts institution, it plays a significant role in the advancement of those studies among young people.
Internationally acclaimed artists have graced Conservatoire's Music and Drama Schools, either as students or members of the faculty, inlcuding Maria Callas, Gina Bachauer and Mikis Theodorakis.
It works as a major cultural center in the heart of Athens, participating in a variety of artistic events and projects, such as theatrical productions, music events, workshops and conferences.
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Sunday, 17 June 2018 00:36
Benizelos Mansion
The Benizelos Mansion has been recorded as one of the oldest houses in Athens. It belonged to Angelos Benizelos, born in 1490 and a student of an important philosopher of the time. At the time, he was elected as a represantative of the Greeks living in Venice and was also a teacher, just like his father.
The mansion was then a home to the daughter of Angelos Benizelos, Regoula Benizelou, who in the 16th century became a nun and died after the Turks tortured her for her Christian works.
Today the house stands as a place to visit and admire. Visitors can also enjoy events, such as theatrical plays, photography exhibits and classical music concerts.
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Sunday, 17 June 2018 00:05
Ancient Theatre Of Epidaurus
For several centuries, the theatre of Epidaurus has been home to the theatrical arts, offering audiences ancient drama plays and comedies, as well as performances of opera, dance and classical music.
Just two hours away from Athens, it receives thousands of tourists every year who can only admire the fantastic architecture of the theatre and its unbelievable acoustics.
In close vicinity to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus also lies the 'Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus.' The theatre was used for seven centuries, but was only discovered again in 1970 and excavation works have revived this little gem, where you can also enjoy events and film festivals!
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Saturday, 16 June 2018 15:28
EMST - National Museum Of Contemporary Art
The National Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as EMST, began its operation in 2000 and has since embarked on a great journey to preserve and present a rich collection of modern art pieces.
The museum is formed around nucleus works from Greek and foreign artists aiming to promote contemporary art in the country even more.
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Friday, 15 June 2018 23:58
National Archaeological Museum Of Athens
Athens is a city thriving with world famous museums and ancient sites, including the National Archaeological Museum. Located in the center of Athens, the museum is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and has devoted itself to the preservation and display of precious Greek art.
The museum facilitates over 11,000 exhibits that offer a panorama of Greek civilization, including a prehistoric collection dating back to the 6th millennium BC, ancient sculptures and many statues and precious figurines.
Whether a local or a tourist, it is considered vital that you pay this global point of interest a visit and take a journey through time, from prehistory to Late Antiquity!
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Friday, 15 June 2018 23:27
Peiraios 260
Peiraios 260 is an alternative cultural venue that is situated in a building complex in a former industrial area. The site is a contrast between old and modern and is the location for part of the Athens Festival, which offers a wide variety of events for a wide range of age groups.
From fascinating tributes and theater plays, to dance displays and film festivals, be sure to add Peiraios 260 to the list on your next night out!
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Friday, 15 June 2018 18:06
Odeon Of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodus Atticus goes as far back as 161 AD as a majestic stage, hosting plays and performances that would captivate the crowd in its spectacular ancient surroundings.
Sitting beneath the slopes of the Acropolis, this open-air theater was renovated in the 1950s in order to be able to facilitate the needs of the hundreds of events it offers every year, especially since it is the prime location for the Athens and Epidaurus Festival.
From classical music and Opera concerts, to famous Orchestras and ancient Greek theater plays, this magnificent venue covers all tastes!
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Friday, 15 June 2018 17:36
Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall
The Megaron Athens Concert Hall is located in the heart of Athens and operates as a major cultural center with the vision of the great singer Alexandra Trianti.
Opening it's doors in 1991, it has since become one of Athens' landmarks regarding music, theater, dance, exhibitions and conferences. They host numerous events every week, from renowned Greek and foreign artists, to world class choirs and theater teams.
Megaron covers a wide range such as Opera, classical music, Ballet, orchestras, tributes, classic theater plays and much more!
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