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Theatre of Dionysus

I am guessing the ancient Greeks' life is filled with entertainment. Here's another venue for their diversion.
This is what it looks like today. In ancient Greece, it was an open air theatre dedicated to Dionysus the god of wine, fertility, and drama. Per wikipedia: The Greek authorities announced on 11/24/2009 that they will partially restore the ruined marble theatre. The Culture Ministry said the $9 million program is set for completion by 2015 and will include extensive modern additions to the surviving marble seats.

I never got to see the ruins up close, I only got an eagle's view from Acropolis.
Not too far from the theatre is this set of ruins. Now with the entrance fee comes a map for DIYers, but the map is that of a "restored" Acropolis, not how they look at present. So it is very difficult for me to identify this structure. This is the part where I wish I was on a guided tour :D
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  1. UnknownApril 11, 2010 10:50 PM

    when i read the title, i was thinking the same thing--the ancient Greeks were really into the performing arts.:p

    fabulous shots!

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  2. SidneyApril 11, 2010 10:52 PM

    It is amazing to see all those ruins... what a culture !

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  3. Charles DastoddApril 12, 2010 7:10 AM

    cool shots! it has been ages since i have been to Greece. brings back memories :)

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  4. syelApril 12, 2010 7:40 AM

    greek history and culture is really fascinating. looking at the photos, i am really imagining how it was before :)

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  5. arabesqueApril 12, 2010 8:44 AM

    sometimes i tag along on the back of a guided tour. ^0^
    the foto still looks gr8 sans explanation.
    and again, it's really a wonderful city. ^0^

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  6. Pietro BrosioApril 12, 2010 10:50 AM

    Splendid views of the theatre indeed! What a nice place!

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  7. LukeApril 12, 2010 10:41 PM

    Wonderful scenes!

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  8. GinnieApril 13, 2010 12:13 AM

    With the financial situation of Greece so much in the news these days, you hope they will be able to preserve all their antiquities. We need them, so thanks for showing them to us, Maria!

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  9. MirageApril 13, 2010 8:48 AM

    Yeah, they are full of drama and tragedy (literal and symbolical) in a good way though! Love the photowalk you're doing, still emotional about them though! :D Thanks!

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  10. escapeApril 13, 2010 8:55 AM

    i saw these on one of the videos of the athens olympics. the great ruins.

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  11. Dennis VillegasApril 13, 2010 7:10 PM

    I agree, the ancient Greeks were really filled with entertainment. They even invented the Olympics!

    Nice photographs as always, Maria. Gives us a glimpse of what the past looks like.

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