The most beautiful “live” ancient theater of the world, a unique archaeological site and a natural landscape that calms the soul.
The ancient theater of Epidaurus: a monument of world cultural heritage…
One of the most important monuments of ancient Greece and a world-wide attraction of the modern world: the famous theater at the Asklepieion of Epidaurus. It combines perfect acoustics, elegance and symmetrical proportions. It was built around 340 – 330 BC, to watch theatrical performances by the patients of Asclepius and was in use at least until the 3rd c. A.D. Imagine how it would be, when the musicians, songwriting and dramatic races of Asclepie were celebrated every four years in the spring, as well as other dramatic performances included in the worship of Asklepios …
The Grand Olympic is off Epidaurus:
- 69.5 km
- 1 hour and 10 minutes driving distance