Theatre of Dionysus, Ancient Greek theatre at Acropolis of Athens, Greece
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theater on the southern side of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its semicircular layout consists of a round orchestra area at the foot of the slope and tiered marble seating rows carved into the rock.
The theater was built in the 6th century before Christ under the rule of the Peisistratids. In the 4th century before Christ, wooden seats were replaced with marble benches, bringing the structure into its present form.
The name honors the god of wine and theater, to whom performances were dedicated here. The front rows still bear inscriptions showing which priests and officials sat there.
Access is through the shared ticket system for the Acropolis site, which allows entry to several locations. Guided tours are offered daily in multiple languages and help with understanding the layout.
One of the thrones in the first row features a footrest shaped like satyr feet. These seats were made entirely of marble and served priests during performances lasting several days.
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