Ancient Theater of Thorikos
Ancient Theater of Thorikos
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Valerie S
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Most ancient theaters in Greece were repaired and thus modified and "updated" over time. What you see at Thorikos is more true to what other ancient theaters, like the theater of Dionysus on the slopes of the acropolis in Athens, would have looked like in the 5th century BCE (the time of the "birth" of tragedy and comedy). If you're in the area and have a connection to theater and it's ancient traditions, I recommend visiting. It's easy to get to and well preserved.
Written 12 August 2023
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Miodrag Z
Cacak, Serbia4 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
We stumbled upon this place after our visit to Poseidon temple at cape Sunion. While there are many sponsored attractions in guidebooks, no where this place is to be found. I can not see way is that like, because this theater is in exceptional state and, for me, it was more worthy seeing than Poseidon temple. In very close proximity to theater there is also (locked) ancient silver mine cave, and right in front of it there is fully reconstructed building that was used for initial processing of silver ore. So theater was built to accommodate mine workers. First Greek coins come from Lavrio, and therefore this place was very important in ancient times. Theater has exceptional acoustics, so much that you can clearly hear people conversation from top row, as such it is remarkable as an monument to how advanced Ancient Greece really was. If you just connect pieces of mines and theater together you can have perspective what life was like in those times. This place left me with deep impression and desire to explore more about Lavrio. Now that I am back I can not believe that there is no reviews about town of Lavrio or theater, so I am glad to write this first review.
Written 2 January 2015
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MestaChios
London, UK235 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
This is an open site - useful as so many sites are closed on Mondays. It is easy to find just slightly north of Lavrio.
The site is strangely split into two parts - divided by a fence. Entering through the gate you quickly come to a lovely theatre. To the left of the theatre is the entrance to an old silver mine and a building that was a wash basin for the extracted ore.
If you want to see more you can walk or drive a few hundred metres along the track (stop just before an ancient defensive tower) and walk up to see more of this excavated town. There are more of the "wash basins" to be discovered here.
There are a lot of sites in this area connected with ancient silver mining - if you are interested in this aspect of Greek civilisation - this site is a must.
The site is strangely split into two parts - divided by a fence. Entering through the gate you quickly come to a lovely theatre. To the left of the theatre is the entrance to an old silver mine and a building that was a wash basin for the extracted ore.
If you want to see more you can walk or drive a few hundred metres along the track (stop just before an ancient defensive tower) and walk up to see more of this excavated town. There are more of the "wash basins" to be discovered here.
There are a lot of sites in this area connected with ancient silver mining - if you are interested in this aspect of Greek civilisation - this site is a must.
Written 18 September 2016
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Ceobola
County Mayo, Ireland7 contributions
July 2019 • Family
Loved this site, it’s free and has a real sense of history where you can sit and touch the monument. It’s quiet and you can give your own speech to your loved ones. Nothing else at the site no shops or restaurants but it has great views and the hilltop has an even older settlement which you can read about
Written 4 July 2019
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LavrioGuide
Lavrio, Greece34 contributions
June 2017
One of the best ancient theatre swith unique for its odd oval shape i visit is amazing view to sea and the island of Makronisos , Next to the theater, the visitor can see the restored ancient ore washery and gallery entrances (closed)
Written 29 May 2018
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Dr Stephen C
Denton, UK275 contributions
May 2017 • Business
This site is somewhat out of the way, but definitely worth a look. It has very considerable historical importance. The discovery and mining of silver at Laureion (mod. Lavrio) allowed Themistokles to build a large Athenian navy in the decade before king Xerxes of Persia invaded Greece. Themistokles' victory over the Persian fleet at Salamis in 480 BC saved Greece and was the turning of the tide in the Second Persian War. The site has the remnants of the silver mines - though I don't think you can go down them - and a very fine small theatre on the hillside above them. The views from it over the countryside towards the Aegean Sea are very fine. If you have a car, consider coming to this very quiet and unfrequented site. I enjoyed it very much.
Written 10 August 2017
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Haris314
Athens56 contributions
May 2017
Situated at Thoricos, 3km north of Lavrion, this is an odd one. One of the oldest surviving ancient theatres in Greece, it is situated on a hillside next to an ancient mineshft entrance and some restored ore-washing facilities. Just north of the theatre, you can visit ruins of a small village and the remains of an old tower. On the far side of the hill and to the north east two tholos tombs (in a rather bad shape) can be find with a bit of exploring. These date back to the mycenean times. The theatre itself is unique, as this is the only one that is elliptical in shape, rather than the ubiquitous semi-circular ones. This is not an advertised site; chances are you will be on your own visiting there...
Written 12 July 2017
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Michael K
London, UK543 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We only knew this site was here because of a guide book we bought at Sounio, which mentioned it. There are no signs to it from the main road; you just have to guess, though it is just possible to make out the theatre from the road as you are driving along. This is not at all an organised historical site; it is free, there are no staff there or booklets to buy. There is an information board which gives you a bit of an orientation. Although there are quite a lot of ruins on the site, the only clearly defined ruin is the theatre. You can practise speaking on the stage, and it works very well! The audience would have had the bay of Lavrio as a fantastic background to this 5th century BC site. A great free visit for ancient history lovers.
Written 22 August 2016
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elenipenny
Athens, Greece22 contributions
Mar 2016
Among the oldest ancient demes of Attica, Thorikos was one of the 12 settlements that, according to tradition, took part in the political unification under Athens.
In a very good condition,not far from Lavrio old town.
In a very good condition,not far from Lavrio old town.
Written 26 April 2016
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mfk57
Athens, Greece70 contributions
July 2015
A picturesque ancient Greek theater located near the ancient town of Thoriko which is very near to the port of Lavrion. The theater has been restored and various plays as well as small concerts take place. It worth while your visit.
Written 16 November 2015
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Δεν θέλω να μαθω, θέλω να επισημάνω ότι καμία από τις 4 φώτο δεν αντιπροσωπεύει το αρχαίο θέατρο και πρέπει να αφαιρεθούν!
Written 25 December 2016
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