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Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
Sight4.7 · 6 5854.3 · 1 112≈ 45 minEntry: ~30 €833 m from the center
The oldest known Greek theatre, carved into the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens, where the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides and the comedies of Aristophanes premiered in the 5th century BC. Stone rows seating up to 17,000 spectators replaced the first wooden benches, and the front row keeps carved marble thrones, including the honorary seat of the priest of Dionysus.
Highlights
- Birthplace of Greek tragedy
- Marble throne of the priest of Dionysus
- Seating for about 17,000 spectators
- On the Acropolis south slope
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 18:00 |
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