First Ancient Theatre, Larissa, Greek theatre in Larissa, Greece
The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa is an excavated site on Frourio Hill containing the remains of stone seating and stage structures from the Hellenistic period. The ruins reveal the theatre's layout with its rows of seats and architectural elements that supported performances.
The theatre was built during the late Hellenistic period under King Antigonus II. Gonatas and served the city for centuries until earthquakes damaged it significantly in the 4th century.
The theatre functioned as a gathering place where residents watched performances and held public discussions together. People used the space for both entertainment and community decision-making in their daily civic life.
The site sits in central Larissa and is easily accessible on foot from the city center. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the ruins are spread across a slope and the ground is uneven.
Excavations beginning in 1910 revealed that medieval structures had been built directly on top of the ancient theatre's remains. This discovery shows how different historical periods were layered upon each other at this location.
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