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A tourist stands at the focal point of the magnificent theatre of Epidaurus. The theatre is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the stage to all 15,000 spectators. It is still used for festivals today. Epidaurus was a small city on the Peloponnesian Peninsula. The asclepieion (healing temple) at Epidaurus was the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The wealth generated by the healing centre…

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Just now: Nota presenting the extraordinary ancient theatre in the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidauros (Epidaurus) in the Peloponnese. It's waiting for you! https://www.petersommer.com/tours/peloponnese-tour-greece

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Chp. 2 The Theatre at Epidaurus, One of the Hellenistic theatre still standing is at Epidarus. The semicircular seating area in the hillside, which made natural amphitheatre, and the circular orchestra. However, only remains of the foundation of the stage house or skene have survived. The three separate parts in a greek theatre: Theatron "viewing place", Orchestra "playing area for the actors", and the Skene "scene building.

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Visit Epidaurus, a World Heritage Site in the Peloponnese region of Greece. This ancient sanctuary is considered by some to be the birthplace of modern medicine. To others, it's the Theatre of Epidaurus that is the highlight. However you look at it, a tour to Epidaurus is an incredible way to learn more about this part of Ancient Greek history.

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