This is the most important ancient Monument of Thrace. Probably constructed during the Hellenistic period and was used until the end of the 6th-7th century.
In the first series were marble thrones, where they were carved inscriptions with names and titles rulers.
In Roman times it was used as an arena for animal fights so there were guardrails on stage.
The theater could seat 2,500 spectators and there were 10 rows of seats, under which was a created a pipeline that sent the waters of the mountain to the sea.
The theater has excellent acoustics: moreover the position is built today still called Bell!
The seats on grandstands overlook the Aegean Sea.
In the summer of 2009 completed the restoration and given the first performances after thousands of years of silence! Restoration works is in progress.
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