Theatre at Delphi [Delphi]
teatro di Delfi
Theatre at Delphi
Theatre building in Delphi, Greece
Delphi (modern Delfi, Greece). Cavea width: 52 m., ima cavea 28 rows in 7 cunei; summa cavea 7 rows in 6 cunei; scene building: 20 x 9 m.; stage: 8 x 2.8 m.; orchestra width: 18.4 m; original theatre dates from 4th c. BCE; final Roman renovation in 167 CE; capacity: 5000.
Ancient Greek theatre, originally built in the 4th century BC. Rebuilt in Roman times. Mostly used for performances during the festivals of the Delphi sanctuary.