Historic Site · Epidaurus, Greece
Epidaurus Theatre
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek G. Built 351.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Epidaurus, Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 351 |
| Architect | Polykleitos the Younger |
| Elevation | Elevation: 455 m |
| Coordinates | 37.5961° N, 23.0792° E |
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What Epidaurus Theatre is known for
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek G.
About Epidaurus Theatre
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. Constructed in the late 4th century BC, it is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
History
According to Pausanias, the ancient theatre was constructed at the end of the 4th century BC, circa 340-300 BCE, by the architect Polykleitos the Younger. Pausanias praises the theatre for its symmetry and beauty. At a maximum capacity of 13,000 to 14,000 spectators, the theatre hosted music, singing and dramatic games that were included in the worship of Asclepius.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Epidaurus |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) |
| Distance from the airport | 52.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) · Spata-Artemida, Greece · 52.8 miles away
- Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" (ZTH) · Zakynthos, Greece · 120.5 miles away
- Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou" (EFL) · Kefallinia Island, Greece · 145.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Epidaurus Theatre?
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek G.
Where is Epidaurus Theatre located?
Epidaurus Theatre is in Epidaurus, Greece. Its coordinates are 37.5961° N, 23.0792° E.
How do I get to Epidaurus Theatre?
The nearest town is Epidaurus, and the nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), about 52.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Epidaurus Theatre built?
Epidaurus Theatre was built 351.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Theatre_of_Epidaurus — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q608198 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.