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The ancient Theater of Messene

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Ithomi, Greece

Historical place· Archaeological site

The ancient Theater of Messene Reviews | Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

The ancient Theater of Messene is located in Ithomi, Greece on Θέατρο Αρχαίας Μεσσήνης, Epar.Od. Chanion-Naou Epikouriou Apollonos. The ancient Theater of Messene is rated 4.9 out of 5 in the category historical place in Greece.

Address

Θέατρο Αρχαίας Μεσσήνης, Epar.Od. Chanion-Naou Epikouriou Apollonos

Amenities

Good for kids

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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The theater has really good features that show how the theater looked and functioned. The sacrifice table is here, a water spring and basin to wash up afterwards and for watchers to drink from. The seats of the most important leaders are still present. The seats and the orchestra area are we'll preserved.

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Evan Karousis

Incredible, well preserved theater. A must see if your are at the region!

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Y.H.

The ancient Theater of Messene is a beautifully preserved theater, and one of the most impressive historic sites of Greece, located 25 km northwest of Kalamata, at the magnificent archaeological site of ancient Messene. The theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C. and it contains about 10,000 seats. He is considered to be one of the largest theatres of that period, and the ancestor of the colossal theatres and amphitheaters of the Roman era. Along with the theatrical performances and the cultural events, this theater was also used as a parliament and a place of assembly for the locals ever since antiquity. The first excavations in the site were conducted in 1895 by the archaeologist / politician Themistocles Sofoulis and they keep going also nowadays. On every April, The International Youth Festival of Ancient Drama is held at the theater, on annual basis. This is a festival for Greek and Latin drama, either in the form of tragedy or comedy and it gather global attention. Bottom line, the archeological site of ancient Messene is a must visit site! The entrance cost 12 and it covers also the museum.

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Anne Marie McGonigle

Amazing experience. Absolutely loved walking through this ancient site listening to the guide explain each area. I would highly recommend this. ️

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Costas Vrahatis

Very well preserved. Very good acoustic. Excellent site.

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Ermis Efthymiou

Nice archeological place with a great view, I recommend you go if you have the chance

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austin cowan

Nice to look around

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Fotis Georgakopoulos

Nice theatre.you must visit in summer when they have performance at night.!!!

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