Theater of Dionysus

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7 / 10

3 expert reviews

“These installations gave way at the start of the 5C BC to a genuine theatre. Modified by the Romans and abandoned after the barbarian invasions, it was restored at the end of the 19C.”

– Michelin Guide

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"The fantastic throne in the center was reserved for the priest of Dionysus: regal lions' paws adorn it, and the back is carved with reliefs of satyrs and griffins. " Full review
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"The original theatre on this site was a timber structure, and masses of people attended the contests, where men clad in goatskins sang and danced, followed by feasting and revelry. " Full review