401e914ce46f17d9a9e1021bd79415bb

Athens Travel Guide powered by advice from Real Travelers

 Get Real Deal alerts »
See more attractions in Athens »
Greek National Opera
59 Akadimias Street, Olympia Theatre, Athens, 106 79, Greece
+30 210 361 2461
site: Greek National Opera
#60 of 280 things to do rated by Real Travelers

More information on Greek National Opera

The Greek National Opera, established in 1939, is the country's most important institution as regards opera productions. Housed in the Olympia Theater on Akadimias Street, the National Opera presents works from both the classical and contemporary repertory, including works by Greek composers. Among the many great singers who have performed on this stage is Maria Callas. The diva's first professional contract was with the Greek National Opera back in 1940, which inaugurated her successful international career. In addition to opera, the programme also covers operetta and ballet performances. Check website for the schedule of events.

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard

Directions

Panepistimio

Information by Wcities

Things to do near Greek National Opera

  • Pentelikon Hotel
    Hotels
    66 Deligiani, Kefalari Athens, Central Greece, 14562 Greece
    Average price: $269.50
    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #89 of 365
  • King George Palace
    Hotels
    3, Vassileos Georgiou A' Street, Constitution Square Athens, GR10564 Greece
    Average price: $261.21
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #11 of 365
  • Holiday Inn Attica Ave
    Hotels
    Attica Avenue 40 2km Between Athens Greece
    Average price: $158.95
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #311 of 365
  • Poseidon Hotel
    Hotels
    72 POSSIDONOS AVE Athens, GR17562 Greece
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #201 of 365
  • Acropol Hotel
    Hotels
    1 PIREOS STR, ATHENS GR 10552 Athens, 10552 Greece
    Average price: $96.43
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #145 of 365
  • SANDRA
    Hotels
    EL VENIZELOU 336 FALIRO Athens, 17675 Greece
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #168 of 365
  • Balmyra Beach Hotel
    Hotels
    V70 Vas Georgiou Glyfada Athens, 16675 Greece
    Average price: $167.62
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #42 of 365
  • Eden Beach Anavyssos
    Hotels
    47TH KM ATHENS SOUNIOU AVE Athens, 19012 Greece
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #191 of 365
  • Best Western Ilisia Hotel
    Hotels
    25 MIHALAKOPOULOU STREET Athens, 11528 Greece
    Average price: $108.51
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #80 of 365
  • Delphi Art Hotel Athens
    Hotels
    27 AGIOS KONSTANINOU STREET Athens Greece
    Average price: $106.38
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #104 of 365
 more Athens hotels »
  • Greek National Opera
    Attractions

    The Greek National Opera, established in 1939, is the country's most important institution as regards opera productions. Housed in the Ol...

    Popularity #60 of 280
  • University, Academy and National Library
    Attractions

    Three splendid examples of 19th-century architecture can be found on Panepistimiou Street, a short walk from Omonia and Syntagma squares....

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #114 of 280
  • After Dark Club
    Attractions

    A place extremely popular for live rock music, After Dark is clearly for fans of this genre. Bands such as 'Fish Out of Water' and 'Lost...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #177 of 280
  • Mo Better Club
    Attractions

    Mo Better is a popular live venue in Athens and is known to present various artists regularly. Local and international artists or bands h...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #156 of 280
  • Underworld
    Attractions

    Dive into the aphotic depths of Industrial, Gothic and electro numbers at the Underworld. Popular with the goths, this is for all those w...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #142 of 280
  • Café Ianos
    Attractions

    A bookstore and a cafe shop, Café Ianos is the true hub of arts in Athens. Its features a huge collection of books, presenting all the po...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #186 of 280
  • National History Museum (Old Parliament)
    Attractions

    The former Parliament is one of the city's most beautiful examples of neo-classical architecture. It was built in 1871 and served as the...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #46 of 280
  • Horostasio Club
    Attractions

    Want a good dose of rock? Well, then you must head straight to the An Club. Quite popular among the party lovers, it presents a great lin...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #35 of 280
  • Neon Omonia
    Attractions

    The Neon occupies the ground floor of what used to be one of the city's oldest hotels. The interior of this 19th-century building has bee...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #84 of 280
  • Kotzia Sqaure
    Attractions

    Kotzia Sqaure is located in the Piraeus Metropolitan area of Athens, Greece. This place is  considered a popular hangout for junkies at n...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #183 of 280
 more Athens things to do »
  • Terrasse (La)
    Restaurants

    The luxurious Hotel Pentelikon attracts the city's gourmets with its splendid Vardis restaurant. La Terrasse, the hotel's second restaura...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #47 of 124
  • Ideal
    Restaurants

    The oldest restaurant in the heart of Athens, today's Ideal has an Art Deco decor and lots of old favorites, from egg-lemon s...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #50 of 124
  • Olive Garden
    Restaurants

    The roof garden of the centrally located Titania Hotel is the site of this appealing restaurant. The Olive Garden offers outdoor seating...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #24 of 124
  • Athinaikon
    Restaurants

    Athinaikon is one of the best places to sample mezedes, the traditional Greek appetizers that come in a large variety. Operating s...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #6 of 124
  • Vlassis
    Restaurants

    Greeks call this kind of food paradisiako (traditional), but paradisiacal is just as good a description. This very rea...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #14 of 124
  • Rhodia
    Restaurants

    Head on to Rhodia to fill your appetite and get enticed by this wonderful place nestled in the fashionable Kolonoki. The old-century char...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #67 of 124
  • Bacaro
    Restaurants

    One of the swishest and über cool places in the city, Bacaro offers every bit of warm service and friendly ambience you could ever ask fo...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #90 of 124
  • Vitro Restaurant
    Restaurants

    Vitro Restaurant is a great place to taste some delicious authentic Greek food. Located at stone's throw distance from the metro station,...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #91 of 124
  • Academy of Food and Wine
    Restaurants

    A very good place for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner in the very heart of the city is the Academy of Food and Wine. Located on Akadimi...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #22 of 124
  • Kiku
    Restaurants

    The affluent sushi addicts of Athens seem to agree that Kiku is by far the best Japanese restaurant in town. The beautifully designed din...

    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #7 of 124
 more Athens restaurants »

Hotels near this attraction

Athens Travel Experiences

Where have you been lately?

Share your travels with friends & family

Free travel blog
Sign up for a free travel blog

Traveler Photos of Athens

View of the city Side of the Erechtheion, which is part of the Acropolis. a bit more of delphi area Church
 See all photos in Athens »