Culture and contemplation at the "navel of the Earth"
From Aeschylus's iconic ‘Oresteia’, directed by the internationally acclaimed Theodoros Terzopoulos, to ceramics and posters by Picasso, summer theatre workshops, and the annual Delphi Dialogues on current affairs, the European Cultural Centre of Delphi is far more than a simple venue. Located at the site which, according to Greek mythology, was the "navel of the Earth," it serves as a global centre where the past merges with the present and the future. Delphi remains an international cultural reference point, a place where people and ideas meet to foster original thought, collaboration, and creativity.
Opening its doors in 1977, this pioneering Centre boasts a legacy of significant productions and initiatives. Its rich programme is filled with theatrical and musical performances, art exhibitions, conferences, educational programmes, seminars and meetings, while also hosting part of the Delphi Economic Forum.
Choose an event that inspires you, take a stroll through the gardens, and admire the architecture of the Conference Centre, the Open-Air Theatre, and the Guesthouse, prime examples of the Modernist Movement. Spend a little extra time at the Sculpture Park, which features works by European artists, and soak in the breathtaking views of the Delphic landscape, overlooking the olive groves, the Plistos River valley, and the Corinthian Gulf.
Opening its doors in 1977, this pioneering Centre boasts a legacy of significant productions and initiatives. Its rich programme is filled with theatrical and musical performances, art exhibitions, conferences, educational programmes, seminars and meetings, while also hosting part of the Delphi Economic Forum.
Choose an event that inspires you, take a stroll through the gardens, and admire the architecture of the Conference Centre, the Open-Air Theatre, and the Guesthouse, prime examples of the Modernist Movement. Spend a little extra time at the Sculpture Park, which features works by European artists, and soak in the breathtaking views of the Delphic landscape, overlooking the olive groves, the Plistos River valley, and the Corinthian Gulf.
