After so many centuries, the orchestra and the first rows of the theatre of Dionysus, a monument dedicated to the God of the grapevine and the protector of figurative art, are still in their place. Tragic and comic poets presented their everlasting works on these stones by taking part in the theatrical competitions, which were organized during the ninth month of the attic calendar, Elafibolion, in the spring, when the Great Dionysia took place. The theatre was originally made of wood during the 6^th century BC and it was rebuilt out of stone during the age of the musical lord of Athens, Lycurgus, around 325 BC. Back then, more than 17.000 viewers could watch the so-called teaching of the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and of many more tragic poets as well as the comedies of Aristophanes and of other comedians.
Opening Hours: 08:00-15:00