Information about Athens Festivals
Here are the most notable events and festivals in the Athens area.- In Athens and all over Greece Easter is the most celebrated festival. Services are held on Good Friday and Saturday is when the main service takes place at midnight and it is accompanied by a beautiful procession lit by candles. Traditional meals are eaten on Easter Sunday to finish the celebrations.
- Athens Festival starts in May and continues into September. Talented actors and actresses descend on the capital to spark its ancient theatres into life.
- The Acropolis Rally, an alternative spectacle located in the mountains around Athens. It is well supported and enjoyed by both Greek locals and international tourists. The event can be seen annually from the 20th to 24th of April.
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