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In the area of Plaka, on the wñest side of the ancient Street of Tripodon, is this impressive cylindrical Choragic Monument 6.50 meters high, built on a square plinth of porolite, with six Corinthian style columns of Pentelic marble. It has a frieze with scenes from the life of Dionysus. It was built by Lysikrates in 335-334 BC. in order to support and display the bronze tripod given to him as a prize for winning the musical performances at the Theater of Dionysos, of which he was a sponsor. In ancient times, the sponsors were wealthy Athenians who undertook the expenses of holding dance and theater competitions and when they won the competitions, they were rewarded by the city with a bronze or gold-plated tripod. They built sponsorship monuments dedicated to Dionysus and placed their prize, the tripod, on top of them. Tripodon Street got its name from the placement of these tripods on the right and left of the street. It is the best preserved example of a choragic monument. It is the center of interest of the homonymous square. It has a very fascinating history. For this reason I give 5 stars. Nice environment, many restaurants, cafes, shops and a view of the Acropolis.
ERMIONI MITSIOUERMIONI MITSIOU
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The Lysikrates Monument is the most famous Khoregos monument in Athens. It was built by Lysikrates around 330 BC. Choir exhibited in 344 to commemorate his victory. The monument stands on a 2 meter high rectangular base, approx. It is a slender, cylindrical small circular building 5 meters high, the spaces between its six Corinthian half-columns are covered with marble slabs. The 25-centimeter-high frieze depicts the adventure of Dionysus with the Etruscan pirates, whom the god turned into dolphins as punishment because they wanted to rob him. On the richly carved marble acanthus ornament visible at the top of the monument, three three-legged bronze tripods once stood, which, according to the inscription on the architrave, was won by "Khoregos Lysikrates, son of Lysithides".
4KProductions4KProductions
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O monumento foi erguido como um troféu para celebrar a vitória de Lisícrates como patrocinador do coro vencedor de um concurso de tragédia. Na Grécia Antiga, concursos de música e teatro faziam parte dos grandes festivais religiosos em honra de Dionísio. Os corágos (patrocinadores ou produtores) financiavam esses eventos, e o monumento servia como um reconhecimento Este pequeno edifício de mármore tem uma base circular (ou cilíndrica) sobre um pedestal quadrado e é notável por ser o primeiro exemplo sobrevivente do uso da ordem coríntia no exterior de uma estrutura. A parte superior, onde se localizou a estátua do troféu, foi coroada por um trípode de bronze, que infelizmente foi perdido com o tempo. O monumento mede cerca de 9 metros de altura e é decorado com relevos escultóricos que representam cenas da mitologia grega, incluindo Dionísio mudando No período medieval, o monumento foi incorporado a um mosteiro capuchinho construído na área. No século XIX, quando Lord Byron visitou Atenas, ele passou um tempo nesse mosteiro e, como resultado, o monumento também ganhou fama entre os estudiosos e poetas românticos da época. Hoje o monumento está localizado em uma pequena praça de Plaka, cercada por cafés, lojas e ruas estreitas e charmosas. A área ao redor foi urbanizada, mas o monumento em si é mantido como um marco protegido, com placas informativas para guiar os turistas sobre seu significado histórico. O monumento é um dos poucos exemplos remanescentes de sua categoria e continua a simbolizar a tradição de patrocínio das artes na antiga Atenas. Vale muito à visitação e a comtemplação.
Jocimar AraujoJocimar Araujo
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Τα περισσότερα μνημεία της οδού Τριπόδων καταστράφηκαν με το πέρασμα του χρόνου. Το μνημείο του Λυσικράτη που κατασκευάστηκε το 334 π.Χ, είναι το καλύτερα διατηρημένο μέχρι σήμερα. Το όνομα του χορηγού – νικητή αναφέρεται σε επιγραφή που βρίσκεται στο επιστύλιο του κυλινδρικού κτίσματος. Ο τρίποδας- βραβείο ήταν στηριγμένος στην άκανθο, πάνω στη στέγη. Το μνημείο της οδού Τριπόδων αγοράστηκε το 1669 από μοναχούς Καπουτσίνους, που είχαν ιδρύσει τη μονή τους ακριβώς δίπλα Ήταν από τους φαρδύτερους δρόμους της αρχαίας Αθήνας, με πλάτος έξι μέτρα και ο πιο σύντομος για να πάει κάποιος από το θέατρο του Διονύσου έως την Αγορά. Ξεκινούσε από την είσοδο το τεμένους του Διονύσου, πήγαινε περιφερειακά της Ακρόπολης προς την ανατολική πλευρά, διέτρεχε το βόρειο τμήμα του ιερού βράχου και κατέληγε στο Πρυτανείο της Αγοράς. Την αρχαία αυτή οδό, διέσχιζαν και οι νυχτερινές λαμπαδηδρομίες που γίνονταν προς τιμήν του Θεού Διονύσου. Πήρε το όνομά της από τους χάλκινους τρίποδες που τοποθετούνταν κατά μήκος της. «Έστι δε οδός από του πρυτανείου καλουμένη Τρίποδες∙ αφ’ ου καλούσι το χωρίον, ναοί όσον ες τούτο μεγάλοι και σφισιν εφεστήκασι τρίποδες, χαλκοί», αναφέρει ο Παυσανίας στο «Ελλάδος Περιήγησις». Πρόκειται για την οδό Τριπόδων . Ο δρόμος που διασχίζει την Αθήνα εδω και 25 αιώνες. Ο παλαιότερος δρόμος στην Ευρώπη
Bruno BrunakiasBruno Brunakias
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It was interesting to visit this monument; and although it has a very fascinating history; I wouldn't probably get out of my way to visit it; especially if you have limited time in Athens, as there are so many other sites and landmarks that are worth-visiting; however, there are so many things to do in this area so don’t let my comment put you off as it was just my experience and was here for only three days.
D.A.D.A.
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The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens is a beautifully preserved ancient structure built in 334 BCE—meaning it’s older than Jesus, which is pretty fascinating. We stumbled upon this while heading to the Athens Museum from Syntagma Square. Located in the Plaka neighborhood, this small marble monument is a stunning example of Corinthian architecture in Athens. Definitely a must-see for selfie lovers!
amit dhungelamit dhungel
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The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist.
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