Things To Do in Epidaurus
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Epidaurus Attractions
A Performance At Epidaurus
Classical performances at the ancient theater are usually given Friday and Saturday and sometimes Sunday at around 9pm June through September. Many productions are staged by the National Theater of Greece, some by foreign companies. Ticket prices range from 20€ to 60€. For the latest ticket prices and other information, contact the Athens and Epidaurus Festival, at the Epidaurus theater or in Athens at 39 Panepestimiou (greekfestival.gr; tel. 210/928-2900). Most of Nafplion’s travel agencies sell tickets on the day of a performance. The ancient tragedies are usually performed, either in classical or modern Greek; programs usually have a full translation or synopsis of the play.
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The Sanctuary and Museum of Asklepios
The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus was one of the most famous healing centers in the Greek world. Asklepios, son of Apollo and god of medicine, was worshipped in the beautiful temple at Epidaurus (like much of the sanctuary, undergoing restoration) by cure seekers who were… - Historic Site
The Theater
The magnificent open-air theater at Epidaurus is one of the best preserved from the ancient world. Buried for close to 1,500 years, the stage and 55 tiers of seats—divided into a lower section of 34 rows and an upper section with 21 rows—remain much as they were. Acoustics are so…
Epidaurus Nightlife
Classical performances at the ancient theater are usually given Friday and Saturday and sometimes Sunday at around 9pm June through September. Many productions are staged by the National Theater of Greece, some by foreign companies. Ticket prices at press time ranged from 20€ to 60€. For the latest ticket prices and other information, contact the Hellenic Festival Box Office, 39 Panepestimiou (in the arcade; tel. 210/928-2900; www.hellenicfestival.gr). You can sometimes buy tickets (if available) for that night's performance or future performances at the box office at the theater of Epidaurus (tel. 27530/22-026). Most of Nafplion's travel agencies sell tickets on the day of a performance. The ancient tragedies are usually performed either in classical or modern Greek; programs (6€) usually have a full translation or synopsis of the play. The excellent Odyssey bookstore in Nafplion usually has English-language translations of the plays.
If you are in Epidaurus in July, check out the delightful Musical July Festival at the Little Theater of Ancient Epidaurus, 7km (4 1/2 miles) from Epidaurus. Performances in the past have ranged from chamber music to flamenco. Information on ticket prices and chartered bus and excursion-boat transportation from Athens is usually available by June from the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis), 1 Kokkali and Vas. Sophias (tel. 210/728-2000; www.megaron.gr); the Greek National Tourism Organization (tel. 210/870-7000; www.gnto.gr); or the Municipality of Palea Epidaurus (tel. 27530/41-250).
