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6/01/2009 - 8/31/2009Epidaurus Festival
Epidaurus near Nafplion,
Greece
On Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the summer, classical Greek drama is played out at an equally classical Greek site - the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Close to an extensive archaeological site, the well-preserved theatre was built in two stages in the fourth and second centuries BC. The plays are performed in Modern Greek.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, History
Hours: Various. A full programme of events is available from the festival website prior to the event.
Cost: Various.
Where: Epidaurus Ancient Theatre
An extensive, major ancient Greek site; theatre at southern end of site
Epidaurus near Nafplion, Greece
Getting there:
Road: Epidaurus is approximately 40km (25 miles) east of Nafplion and 145km (90 miles) southwest of Athens.
Contact Information:
Hellenic Festival / Epidaurus
23 Hadjichristou and Makriyanni streets
Athens
117 42
Greece
Telephone: +30 210 928 2900.
Email: publicr@greekfestival.gr
Website: www.hellenicfestival.gr
