| ATHENS FESTIVAL - May. 1 - Sep. 28 2005 |
| 1. History The aspiration of this year’s Athens Festival is to emphasize the coexistence of athletics and culture, the creative harmony of physical and intellectual elements and the virtues of ... read more |
| Entered: 27/03/2006 |
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Throughout the years Athens has hosted numerous events at its festival and
cultural venues.
The most significant are the following:
| THE ATHENS CONCERT HALL |
The exquisite Megaron Mousikis (Athens Concert Hall) is one of the finest cultural centers in Europe. The acoustics are magnificent... read more |
| THE HELLENIC FESTIVAL |
The Hellenic Festival is Athens' major cultural event, which is primarily held at The Herod Atticus Odeon during the summer months... read more |
| LYCABETTUS THEATER |
Many cultural events are also held at the marvelous open-air Lycabettus Theater on Lycabettus Hill. It is usually the main venue for... read more |
| GREEK NATIONAL OPERA |
The Greek National Opera is an artistic organization made up of the Symphonic Orchestra, the Ballet Troupe, the Opera Company... read more |
| DORA STRATOU FOLK DANCE THEATER |
The open-air Dora Stratou Theater is situated on Philoppapou Hill, near the Acropolis. The troupe is Greece' most pre-eminent folk dance group... read more |
| VYRONAS FESTIVAL |
The Vyronas Festival takes place at the Vyronas Cultural Center during the summer months. Surrounded by huge rocks the theater... read more |
| PETRAS FESTIVAL |
Petras Festival takes place in Petras Theater in Petroupoli, a suburb of Athens. Many contemporary Greek singers and popular international groups participate... read more |
| ATHENS 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES |
As it is known world-wide, Athens is hosting the 2004 Olympic Games. For this important event, 32 new athletic venues have been built... read more |
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