Lychnidos, Archaeological site in Ohrid Municipality, North Macedonia
Located under the modern city of Ohrid, this ancient settlement includes remnants of a Hellenistic theater and early Christian basilicas across 4000 square meters.
Founded in the 3rd century BCE, Lychnidos developed as a major urban center along the Via Egnatia trade route connecting the Adriatic Sea to Byzantium.
The theater of Lychnidos contains inscribed seats with names of distinguished citizens, reflecting social structures of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
The reconstructed theater now accommodates 1700 spectators and serves as a primary venue for the annual Ohrid Summer Festival performances.
The theater remains the only Hellenistic period structure of its kind in North Macedonia, as other ancient theaters date from the later Roman era.
Location: Ohrid Municipality
GPS coordinates: 41.11667,20.80000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:59
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