Second Ancient Theatre, Larissa
Second Ancient Theatre, Larissa, Ancient Greek theatre in Larissa, Greece.
The Second Ancient Theatre stands on the southwestern slopes of Pefkakia hill with a capacity of approximately 10,000 seats and a 29.7-meter diameter orchestra.
The theatre was built in the late 3rd century BCE during King Antigonus II Gonatas of Macedon's reign and experienced two major earthquakes in 300 CE and 7th century.
The venue hosted theatrical performances, musical events dedicated to Dionysus, and served as a gathering place for city assemblies in ancient Larissa.
The structure retains its stage and chorus area, while the semicircular seating section and side entrances remain incomplete due to construction limitations.
The theatre's marble components were recycled from earlier circular structures, with some blocks containing inscriptions from freedmen dating to the late 3rd century BCE.
Location: Larissa Municipality
GPS coordinates: 39.64028,22.41194
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:34
The ancient Greek theaters represent classical Greek architecture. The structures are located across Greece, Turkey, and Italy. These buildings demonstrate the architectural methods of the period and served as venues for performances, gatherings, and ceremonies. The theaters are built into hillsides, using the natural acoustics of the landscape.
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