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The historic "Xenia" of Mycenae returns to civilizationtranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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.

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Christopher ScottΕπιτέλους κάτι γίνεται με το Ξενία των Μυκηνών. Το θυμάμαι εγκαταλελειμμένο και γεμάτο υγρασία από την τελευταία φορά που πήγα να δω τον τάφο του Αγαμέμνονα πριν χρόνια. Καλό που θα βάλουν και χώρο για αρχαίο δράμα, με θέα στον κάμπο θα είναι δυνατό.

Екатерина ПоповаΧαίρομαι που επιτέλους θα το φτιάξουν, θυμάμαι κι εγώ το Ξενία έτσι εγκαταλελειμμένο με τις υγρασίες όταν πήγα πριν χρόνια στα Μυκήνες. Ωραία που θα βάλουν και χώρο για παραστάσεις αρχαίου δράματος με θέα στον κάμπο, θα δίνει άλλη αίσθηση στον επισκέπτη. Μόνο να μην αργήσει πολύ το έργο.

Татьяна СмирноваI'm glad that they will finally take care of this Ξενία near Mycenae. I remember how my husband and I passed by there - everything was stained with dampness and with broken windows, but the view of the Argive Plain was still mesmerizing. It’s good that now there will be a stage for ancient tragedies, and just a place to sit after Tholos Agamemnon. If only they wouldn't drag it out for years.

Daniel BakerYeah, I remember that same damp, rundown look from my visit a few years back too. Nice they’re fixing the moisture and vandalism issues while adding the ancient drama space — the view over the Argolic plain should make those performances pretty special. Have you been back to Mycenae since?

Helen BennettI remember walking past that same damp, boarded-up Xenía building years ago on my way to the Treasury of Atreus — the view over the Argolic plain really stuck with me. Glad they're fixing the moisture and vandalism damage and adding a proper space for ancient drama performances; it should feel right at home next to the site. Hope the café turns out decent too.

Петро ГончарIt's good that they are finally starting to repair it, because I remember how ten years ago I passed by that "Ξενία" - the walls were stained with moisture, the windows were broken, and there was garbage inside. The view of the Argolian plain is really strong, especially when ancient tragedies will also be staged there. The main thing is not to drag it out for years.

Сергій ШевченкоI agree, Peter, ten years ago it really looked like an abandoned barn - I saw those wet walls and broken windows when I went there with my wife. It is good that now they also want to show ancient tragedies there, because the view of the plain fits perfectly with the Oresteia. Were you there for a performance or just passing through?

Helen BennettI remember that damp smell too from the last time I was there — it really took away from the visit. Good they're finally doing something with the building instead of letting it rot. Have you seen any of those ancient drama performances at other sites?

Богдан ГончарYes, Peter, I also remembered those stains from moisture and garbage well when my wife and I went to Mycenae eight years ago. The view of the plain is really impressive, especially in the evening. Do you think they will have time to do everything by next summer, or will it be delayed again?