Delphi Theatre (modern Delfi, Greece)
	Commentary Photos / Panorama Movies Map Location Delfi, Greece GPS Coordinates 38.4827681,22.4831504 or 38°28'58.0"N+22°30'02.4"E Theatre Type: Greek Theatre Date of Construction: ca. 160 BCE Dimensions: cavea width 52 m, orchestra diameter 18.4 m Seating Capacity: 11,750-14,700 Architectural Drawings: Plan View The ancient theatre at Delphi was built further up the hill from the Temple of Apollo giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the 4th century BC but was remodeled on several occasions, particularly in 160/159 B.C. at the expenses of king Eumenes II of Pergamon and in 67 A.D. on the occasion of emperor Nero's visit. More....
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