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National Theatre of Greece
The Ziller building, on Agiou Konstantinou Street, is the historic home of the National Theatre of Greece. It was built by Ernst Ziller between 1895 and 1901 on the commission of King George I, and opened on 24 November 1901 as the Royal Theatre. It closed in 1908 because of bankruptcy, was renovated in 1930-1931 with the stage designer Kleovoulos Klonis and since 1932 has been the main stage of the National Theatre. Its design is inspired by Semper's opera house in Dresden and mixes historical eclectic forms with Baroque features. The last performance before the refurbishment was in 2001; the restoration contract was signed in 2006 and the new auditorium reopened on 14 October 2009 with Nowhere, by Dimitris Papaioannou. The main stage measures 17.60 m wide by 21.40 m deep. The building also houses the Nikos Kourkoulos New Stage.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at National Theatre of Greece: 2 missions
- Admire Ziller's neoclassical facadeFrom Agiou Konstantinou Street, frame the facade of Ernst Ziller's building with its main entrance.
- Read the programme by the entranceGo up to the theatre doors and see which plays the season announces on the Main Stage and the New Stage.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of National Theatre of Greece?
Taquilla de miércoles a viernes, 9:00-21:00; el interior se ve con función.
How much time do you need for National Theatre of Greece?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at National Theatre of Greece?
Admire Ziller's neoclassical facade and Read the programme by the entrance.
What is there to see near National Theatre of Greece?
Omonia Square (226 m), Central Market of Athens (Varvakios) (531 m) and Epigraphic Museum of Athens (655 m).
Source: Web oficial - Teatro Nacional de Grecia, edificio Ziller