Theatre of Epidaurus

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The Theatre of Epidaurus is an ancient Greek open-air theater renowned for its exceptional acoustics and well-preserved classical architecture.

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instanceOf ancient Greek theatre
archaeological site
open-air theatre
acousticsFeature excellent sound distribution without amplification
voices from the stage can be heard clearly in the highest seats
architect Polykleitos the Younger
linked to: Polykleitos
architecturalStyle Classical Greek architecture
constructedInPeriod Classical Greece
constructionStartCentury 4th century BC
continent Europe
country Greece
countryIsoCode GR
culturalPeriod Hellenic period
linked to: Greek Antiquity
currentUse performance venue
tourist attraction
dedicatedTo Asclepius
diameter about 60 meters
hasPart cavea
diazoma
orchestra
parodoi
skene
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site
heritageSiteOf UNESCO World Heritage Site Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus
inscriptionLanguage ancient Greek
knownFor exceptional acoustics
harmonious proportions
well-preserved structure
laterCapacity about 14000 spectators
locatedIn Argolis
Epidaurus
Peloponnese
managedBy Hellenic Ministry of Culture
material limestone
near modern town of Lygourio
orientation towards the surrounding landscape
originalCapacity about 6000 spectators
partOf Epidaurus archaeological site
linked to: Epidaurus

Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus
linked to: Temple of Asclepius
region Peloponnese peninsula
linked to: Peloponnese
seatingType stone tiers
shape semi-circular
significance model for later theatre design
one of the best-preserved ancient theatres
touristStatus major tourist destination in Greece
usedFor ancient Greek drama performances
modern theatrical performances
religious festivals
worldHeritageSince 1988

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Peloponnese hasHistoricSite Theatre of Epidaurus
Epidaurus hasPart Theatre of Epidaurus
Argolid knownFor ancient theatre of Epidaurus
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Argolid hasHeritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site at Epidaurus
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Theatre of Epidaurus heritageSiteOf UNESCO World Heritage Site Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Argolis contains Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Stadium of Epidaurus near Theater of Epidaurus
subject linked to: stadium of Epidaurus
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Tholos of Epidaurus near Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Temple of Artemis at Epidaurus near theatre of Epidaurus
subject linked to: Temple of Artemis
linked to: Theatre of Epidaurus
Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley inspiredBy Theatre of Epidaurus