Festivals and Events
The Athens Festival is the main cultural event during summer. The
performances take place in several venues including the historic Atticus
Theater built in the 2nd century AD and the Lykavitos Theater overlooking
Athens. The highlight of the Festival are the performances of ancient
Greek drama taking place in the splendid Epidaurus Theater near Athens,
which was built in the 3rd century BC. Other summer festivals take
place in the numerous open-air theaters of the Athens metropolitan
area featuring concerts, theatrical plays and other performances.
Each autumn starts the concert season of the Athens Concert Hall,
which is host to the world's greatest performances. These and other
indoor concerts cater to a wide range of musical tastes. Athens boasts
a lively theater scene with dozens of theatrical companies showcasing
their productions ranging from conventional to avant-garde. Thousands
of visitors are also drawn to art exhibitions in the National Gallery
and in other venues. In addition, Athens is host to major sporting
events such as the Athens Marathon Run, which features the original
Marathon-Athens route, the acclaimed Rally Acropolis and sailing regattas
taking place in the Saronic Gulf. |
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