Theatre of Dionysus
The oldest theatre in Europe, cut into the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens. Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were first staged here during festivals of the god Dionysus, and carved marble seats for dignitaries still remain at the front.
- Where
- Athens, Attica, Greece
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.9704, 23.7278
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Near Theatre of Dionysus
Parthenon 0.2 km
The marble temple of Athena on top of the Acropolis, built between 447 and 432 BC in the Doric style. Its sculpted frieze and pediments are among the most studied works of ancient Greek art, and restoration work continues today.
Acropolis of Athens 0.2 km
A rocky citadel rising above Athens, crowned by the Parthenon and other temples of the 5th century BC built under Pericles. It has been the symbol of the city for over two millennia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Erechtheion 0.2 km
An Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, finished around 406 BC. Its south porch is held up by six carved female figures known as the Caryatids, and the building covered several ancient cults.
Acropolis Museum 0.2 km
A glass and concrete museum opened in 2009 at the foot of the Acropolis, built above part of an excavated ancient neighbourhood. It displays finds from the hill, including the Parthenon frieze on the top floor.
Anafiotika 0.2 km
A tiny neighbourhood on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill, part of Plaka. Its whitewashed houses with narrow stairways resemble a Cycladic village, and were built by islanders who came to work in Athens in the 19th century.
Temple of Athena Nike 0.3 km
The smallest temple on the Acropolis, a little Ionic building perched on a bastion by the entrance. It was built in the 420s BC and dedicated to Athena as goddess of victory.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus 0.3 km
A stone theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis, built in 161 AD by a wealthy Athenian in memory of his wife. It was restored in the 1950s and still hosts concerts and the summer Athens Festival.
Plaka 0.3 km
The old historic neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. It has winding lanes and neoclassical houses, built over the residential areas of the ancient town.
More UNESCO World Heritage sites in Attica
Questions
Where is Theatre of Dionysus?
Theatre of Dionysus is in Athens, Attica, Greece. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Parthenon (0.2 km), Acropolis of Athens (0.2 km), Erechtheion (0.2 km).
How do I get the Theatre of Dionysus stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Theatre of Dionysus and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Attica volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Theatre of Dionysus before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Attica volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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