Theatre of Dionysus
Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C. The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. It was the first stone theatre ever built, cut into the southern cliff face of the Acropolis, and supposedly birthplace of Greek tragedy. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine, the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with excellent acoustics, making it an ideal location for ancient Athens’ biggest theatrical celebration, the Dionysia.
Closed Now!08:00 - 22:00
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- Saturday08:00 - 22:00
- Sunday08:00 - 22:00
- Monday08:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
- Thursday08:00 - 20:00
- Friday08:00 - 22:00
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