Epidaurus Amphitheater - Great Attractions (Epidaurus, Greece)
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Take a tour of Epidaurus Amphitheater in Epidaurus, Greece – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
As the large, scenic amphitheater at Epidaurus, Greece reveals, the ancient Greeks took pride in their theatrical history.
The theater was an important part of Greek, and later Roman, culture, being an entertainment center for plays and performances.
Built in the fourth century BC, the amphitheater was used for hundreds of years before being lost to history for a time.
The original Greek theater had thirty-four rows of seats and when the Romans gained control of the town, they added twenty-one more.
The most famous feature of the Epidaurus Amphitheater is the acoustical qualities that allowed the actors' voices to easily reach the whole audience.
During a performance, the beautiful Greek countryside is a constant backdrop for the audience.
As the large, scenic amphitheater at Epidaurus, Greece reveals, the ancient Greeks took pride in their theatrical history.
The theater was an important part of Greek, and later Roman, culture, being an entertainment center for plays and performances.
Built in the fourth century BC, the amphitheater was used for hundreds of years before being lost to history for a time.
The original Greek theater had thirty-four rows of seats and when the Romans gained control of the town, they added twenty-one more.
The most famous feature of the Epidaurus Amphitheater is the acoustical qualities that allowed the actors' voices to easily reach the whole audience.
During a performance, the beautiful Greek countryside is a constant backdrop for the audience.