The historic "Xenia" of Mycenae returns to civilizationtranslated

The Ministry of Culture is proceeding with the restoration and reuse of the building of the former "Xenia" of Mycenae, turning it into a mixed-use building for the hosting of ancient drama performances by the National Theatre, the State Theater of Northern Greece and the National Opera referred to in the House of Atreides, as well as a sales office and refreshment room of the Organization for the Management and Development of Cultural Resources. The project envisages the restoration, arrangement and overall functional upgrade of "Xenia" into a modern, accessible and energy-efficient building. The intervention aims to upgrade the experience of visitors to the archaeological site of Mycenae, with which the building is located in the immediate vicinity, while it has a privileged view of the Argolic plain. After its abandonment in the early 1990s, the building shows damage from natural factors, moisture and vandalism, consequently it is considered non-functional and requires repair in order to adapt it to support modern operational requirements.

Patio. Existing condition

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, stated: "Since...