Athens as a cultural city The city that gave birth to theatre offers today a large variety of performances, ranging from text-based drama to physical theatre, site specific performances and productions of international calibre. Cultured evenings featuring performing arts, cinema, ancient Greek tragedies and comedies can be enjoyed in open air venues, under the stars of the Athenian sky during the warm months. A unique experience is a performance or a concert held at the Odeon of “Herodes Atticus” at the foot of the illuminated Acropolis. Arrivals and refurbishments Renovated Pedio of Areos Park revealed The biggest and most historic park in Athens, the Pedio tou Areos park, has been renovated and restructured under the directions of architect Alexandros Tombazis and offered to the visitors and inhabitants of the City of Athens.      Onassis Cultural Centre The Onassis Cultural Centre is Athens' new cultural space hosting events and actions across the whole spectrum of the arts from theatre, dance, music and the visual arts to the written word, with an emphasis on contemporary artists.   View the program of the center here  Park Hotel After 35 years Park Hotel decides to 'host' the park in its interiors. Right upon entering the spacious lobby the guest can actually feel and smell the park..... Read more and View the hotel here  Gran Melia Crete  The Gran Melia Luxury Resort and Villas Daios Cove is a brand new luxury resort nested on a hillside overlooking its private tranquil bay on the North-East part of Crete..... Read more and View the hotel here  Events   Bejart Ballet Lausanne - Ballet for Life at Badminton, 25 - 27/2/2011 Choreography by Béjart and costumes designed by Gianni Versace. Ballet dedicated to Freddie Mercury and Jorge Donn. Performed to the music of Queen and Mozart.   Dionyssia Wine Festival, 12 - 13/2/2011 Dionyssia, leading consumer Exhibition of Greek and International wines is ready to open its doors, once again, this year in Athens, Greece. More than 120 wineries from all over Greece will be present at the Zappeion Megaro, the classic venue of this Event. Find out more For news about AFEA and our upcoming events please visit our website