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Hellenistic Theatre of Dìon — Attraction in Dion - Olympos Municipality

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Hellenistic Theatre of Dìon
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The largest building of the Archaeological Park of Dion in northern Greece is the Hellenistic-era theatre. It is located in the south of the village of Dion, Pieria and is often used during the summer for performances of the Olympus Festival.
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Archaeological Site of Dion
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
Archaeological Museum of Dion
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
Roman Theatre of Dion
Dion 601 00, Greece
Sanctuary of Demeter at Dion
Dion 601 00, Greece
Great Thermae of Dion
Dion 601 00, Greece
Villa of Dionysos at Dion
Dion 601 00, Greece
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Agionèri
Dion 601 00, Greece
Restaurant Ariadni
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
Isida
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
Το Σπιτικο
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
Dionisos Restaurant
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
Γυράδικο Ξενοφών
Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou, Dion 601 00, Greece
Άγιος Διονύσιος Ταβέρνα - Δίον
Platanakia 601 00, Greece
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Malathro - Olympus Guest House
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Hellenistic Theatre of Dìon

Ancient Theater, Epar.Od. Katerinis - Limena Litochoriou 910, Dion 601 00, Greece
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The largest building of the Archaeological Park of Dion in northern Greece is the Hellenistic-era theatre. It is located in the south of the village of Dion, Pieria and is often used during the summer for performances of the Olympus Festival.

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attractions: Archaeological Site of Dion, Archaeological Museum of Dion, Roman Theatre of Dion, Sanctuary of Demeter at Dion, Great Thermae of Dion, Villa of Dionysos at Dion, restaurants: Agionèri, Restaurant Ariadni, Isida, Το Σπιτικο, Dionisos Restaurant, Γυράδικο Ξενοφών, Άγιος Διονύσιος Ταβέρνα - Δίον
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The form of the theatre corresponds to the typical theatre of Greek antiquity. It is an open-air structure that was built in a northeastern direction on the slope of a low, natural (partially heaped) hill. The orchestra was built on mashed soil and was surrounded by a drainage construction, to drain the rainwater. The drainage is uncovered, over two bridges it could be crossed by the actors. The orchestra has a diameter of about 26 meters. The stage was probably made of wood and was a bit higher than the current stage. Underneath the orchestra was an underground corridor, connecting two rooms.

Unique to Hellenistic theatres was the type of seats of the auditorium, the theatron; The semicircular rows of seats were covered with 50 by 50 by 7 centimeters of mud bricks, the seats were a half brick width high. Before the beginning of the Roman period, the seats were covered with marble. The theatre was discovered in 1806 by the English explorer...

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The Hellenistic ancient theater of Dìon is located at the foot of Mount Olympus 17 km south to Katerini and 200 m from the village of Dion. Its construction dates to the Hellenistic era, probably in the reign of King Philipp V (221-179 BC) that rebuilt the city of Dion. The excavation work of the site began in 1973 and ended at 1998. After completion of renovation work, the theatre has been regularly hosting performances of the Olympus...

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Dit theater stamt uit de 4e eeuw voor Christus en was gewijd aan Dionysos. Het theater is gebouwd op een natuurlijke helling, wat typisch was voor Griekse theaters, waardoor de zitplaatsen in een halfronde vorm omhoog liepen en het publiek een goed zicht had op het podium en de omliggende natuur. Het theater had een verhoogd podium (skene) waar de acteurs speelden, en een orkest (Orchestra), een cirkelvormige ruimte voor het koor. De zitplaatsen (cavea) waren in de rotsen uitgehouwen en boden ruimte voor het publiek, met goede akoestiek om de uitvoeringen te ondersteunen. Via de schuine opgange, de diazoma, bereikten de mensen hun plaats. Ons woord 'scene' is afgeleid van het Griekse skene. Dit was het moment dat de toneelspelers in de skene verdwenen om hun kostuums te wisselen.

Zittend in het theater komt al snel de vraag op welke voorstellingen hier vroeger gehouden zijn? Het is vrijwel zeker dat de bekende tragedies van Aeschylus (De Orestes) Sophocles (Oedipus Rex, Antigone) en Euripides (Medea, de Bachananten) vaak zijn vertoond. De komedies van Aristophanes en Menander zullen ook niet...

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The form of the theatre corresponds to the typical theatre of Greek antiquity. It is an open-air structure that was built in a northeastern direction on the slope of a low, natural (partially heaped) hill. The orchestra was built on mashed soil and was surrounded by a drainage construction, to drain the rainwater. The drainage is uncovered, over two bridges it could be crossed by the actors. The orchestra has a diameter of about 26 meters. The stage was probably made of wood and was a bit higher than the current stage. Underneath the orchestra was an underground corridor, connecting two rooms. Unique to Hellenistic theatres was the type of seats of the auditorium, the theatron; The semicircular rows of seats were covered with 50 by 50 by 7 centimeters of mud bricks, the seats were a half brick width high. Before the beginning of the Roman period, the seats were covered with marble. The theatre was discovered in 1806 by the English explorer William M. Leake.
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The Hellenistic ancient theater of Dìon is located at the foot of Mount Olympus 17 km south to Katerini and 200 m from the village of Dion. Its construction dates to the Hellenistic era, probably in the reign of King Philipp V (221-179 BC) that rebuilt the city of Dion. The excavation work of the site began in 1973 and ended at 1998. After completion of renovation work, the theatre has been regularly hosting performances of the Olympus Festival since 1991.
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Dit theater stamt uit de 4e eeuw voor Christus en was gewijd aan Dionysos. Het theater is gebouwd op een natuurlijke helling, wat typisch was voor Griekse theaters, waardoor de zitplaatsen in een halfronde vorm omhoog liepen en het publiek een goed zicht had op het podium en de omliggende natuur. Het theater had een verhoogd podium (skene) waar de acteurs speelden, en een orkest (Orchestra), een cirkelvormige ruimte voor het koor. De zitplaatsen (cavea) waren in de rotsen uitgehouwen en boden ruimte voor het publiek, met goede akoestiek om de uitvoeringen te ondersteunen. Via de schuine opgange, de diazoma, bereikten de mensen hun plaats. Ons woord 'scene' is afgeleid van het Griekse skene. Dit was het moment dat de toneelspelers in de skene verdwenen om hun kostuums te wisselen. Zittend in het theater komt al snel de vraag op welke voorstellingen hier vroeger gehouden zijn? Het is vrijwel zeker dat de bekende tragedies van Aeschylus (De Orestes) Sophocles (Oedipus Rex, Antigone) en Euripides (Medea, de Bachananten) vaak zijn vertoond. De komedies van Aristophanes en Menander zullen ook niet vergeten zijn.
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The form of the theatre corresponds to the typical theatre of Greek antiquity. It is an open-air structure that was built in a northeastern direction on the slope of a low, natural (partially heaped) hill. The orchestra was built on mashed soil and was surrounded by a drainage construction, to drain the rainwater. The drainage is uncovered, over two bridges it could be crossed by the actors. The orchestra has a diameter of about 26 meters. The stage was probably made of wood and was a bit higher than the current stage. Underneath the orchestra was an underground corridor, connecting two rooms. Unique to Hellenistic theatres was the type of seats of the auditorium, the theatron; The semicircular rows of seats were covered with 50 by 50 by 7 centimeters of mud bricks, the seats were a half brick width high. Before the beginning of the Roman period, the seats were covered with marble. The theatre was discovered in 1806 by the English explorer William M. Leake.
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The Hellenistic ancient theater of Dìon is located at the foot of Mount Olympus 17 km south to Katerini and 200 m from the village of Dion. Its construction dates to the Hellenistic era, probably in the reign of King Philipp V (221-179 BC) that rebuilt the city of Dion. The excavation work of the site began in 1973 and ended at 1998. After completion of renovation work, the theatre has been regularly hosting performances of the Olympus Festival since 1991.
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Dit theater stamt uit de 4e eeuw voor Christus en was gewijd aan Dionysos. Het theater is gebouwd op een natuurlijke helling, wat typisch was voor Griekse theaters, waardoor de zitplaatsen in een halfronde vorm omhoog liepen en het publiek een goed zicht had op het podium en de omliggende natuur. Het theater had een verhoogd podium (skene) waar de acteurs speelden, en een orkest (Orchestra), een cirkelvormige ruimte voor het koor. De zitplaatsen (cavea) waren in de rotsen uitgehouwen en boden ruimte voor het publiek, met goede akoestiek om de uitvoeringen te ondersteunen. Via de schuine opgange, de diazoma, bereikten de mensen hun plaats. Ons woord 'scene' is afgeleid van het Griekse skene. Dit was het moment dat de toneelspelers in de skene verdwenen om hun kostuums te wisselen. Zittend in het theater komt al snel de vraag op welke voorstellingen hier vroeger gehouden zijn? Het is vrijwel zeker dat de bekende tragedies van Aeschylus (De Orestes) Sophocles (Oedipus Rex, Antigone) en Euripides (Medea, de Bachananten) vaak zijn vertoond. De komedies van Aristophanes en Menander zullen ook niet vergeten zijn.
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