Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Ancient Greek monument in Plaka, Greece
The circular structure rises 8 meters high, featuring a marble drum base with Corinthian columns and a decorative frieze depicting theatrical scenes.
Built in 334 BCE, the monument commemorates Lysicrates's victory as a theater sponsor during dramatic competitions at the Theater of Dionysus.
The monument stands along the ancient Street of Tripods, where wealthy sponsors displayed bronze tripods received as prizes for theatrical performances.
The monument stands in a small square at the intersection of Lysicrates, Byron, and Shelley streets, near numerous restaurants and shops.
During the Ottoman period, Capuchin monks incorporated the monument into their monastery, transforming it into a library where Lord Byron wrote poetry.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 4 century BCE
Architectural style: ancient Greek architecture, Corinthian order, Ionic order
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Made from material: Pentelic marble, Hymettian marble, tuff
GPS coordinates: 37.97104,23.72990
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:30
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