Museum of Delphic Festivals (Sikelianos House)
Μουσείο Δελφικών Εορτών
The former home of the poet Sikelianos and his wife, displaying costumes, photographs and stage materials from the Delphic Festivals revived in 1927 and 1930.
The Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos and his American wife Eva twice staged the 'Delphic Festivals' in Delphi, performing ancient Greek tragedies in the ancient theatre and holding athletic competitions in an effort to revive the spirit of antiquity. The house stands on a small hill at the western edge of town and displays costumes Eva hand-wove, performance photographs, posters and letters. In front of the house, you can look over the olive valley. The museum is quite small, the entrance fee is a few euros, and opening hours are irregular, so check in advance. It suits visitors interested in theatre and modern cultural history.
Opening hours
Hours irregular; more reliable in summer
Nearby sights
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Archaeological Site of Delphi (Sanctuary of Apollo)
- Castalian Spring
- Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia (Tholos)
- Olive Grove of Amfissa (Delphi Landscape)
- Corycian Cave
- Itea
- Arachova