Season of the Greek Theater in Syracuse

Every year in late spring/early summer (May /June), under the auspices of the National Institute of Ancient Drama, a series of performances of classical theater (in Italian language) takes place in the Greek theater in Syracuse, which attracts theater lovers from all over Italy and beyond.
 

The theatron of the theater, as it appears during the season of performances of classical Greek plays.

The idea of staging the ancient Greek texts on the stage of the Greek theater in Syracuse, the very stage for which several were actually created, came in 1914, and was well enough received to be revived every other year since then until 2000 when the frequency increased to every year.
In addition, since 1929, works created for the Greek Theatre in Syracuse began to appear on the stages of Greek and Roman theaters all over Italy (Segesta, Palazzolo Acreide, Taormina, Tindari, Pompeii, Benevento, Gubbio, Fiesole , Luni, Trieste...).

To purchase tickets it’s possible to contact the appropriate agency, or book online.

How to Reach the Greek Theater from the Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel.
The Greek theater belongs to the Archaeological Park of Syracuse, which is located off the island of Ortigia and more precisely at the extreme north of the ancient city (Neapolis).  A route by foot is possible, but it will exceed one kilometer / 0.62 miles in distance.
Those who do not have their own transportation can call a taxi from the reception desk at a special rate or use the bicycles that the Hotel Algilà offers to its guests for free.
Alternatively, one can take the (free) shuttle bus #20 from the nearby Piazza Archimede up to the bus station (near the train station) and then take either one of the following bus lines:  6, 8, 11, 12 or 13.
Otherwise, from Riva Nazario Sauro (behind the nearby Piazza delle Poste) one can choose from the following bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4 or 12.

Visitor Information.
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse is accessible through a convenient road, easy to follow even for those who have difficulty walking.
However, as some sections of the theater can be reached only by stairs, it is imperative to report any mobility problems when reserving seats.

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