There are a lot of multiplexes as well as family-run cinemas in Athens. Local residents of the city enjoy the outdoor cinemas located in the city. Almost all the movies played in the cinemas of Athens display Greek subtitles, thereby making them accessible to the foreign visitors.
Multiplexes
Village Center Maroussi
The first multiplex in Athens, the Village Center houses 10 cinemas well equipped with Dolby Surround sound system. Also, there are a lot of cafes, restaurants and shops in addition to a parking for the cars.
Decorated in western style, the village park entertainment complex is equipped with 20 cinemas, restaurants, cafes and bars along with special rooms for children. The garden inside the cinema is popular for hosting water fountains and laser shows.
Address: Petrou Ralli St and Thivon St, Athens, Greece.
Irodion (Herod Atticus) located at the foot of Athens is a famous open air theatre in Athens. People enjoy different philharmonic performances, dances, ballets, operas and concerts taking place at Irodion from the end of May until the end of September.
Epidavrus is also another popular open air theatre of the city. Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were staged on this platform earlier.
National Theatre
The National Theatre includes five theatres, The Central Theatre, The New Theatre, The Katina Paxinou Children’s Theatre, The Katina Paxinou Children’s Theatre and The Experimental Theatre – Actors’ Workshop – Empty Space.