Theatre of Dionysos, Greece Travel Journals & Blogs

Nadine und Dominik Griechenland 01.04. - 16.04.23
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- Apr 13, 2023, 9:35am
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 81 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.970387, 23.72806437°58’13” N 23°43’41” E
Day 13
Der Aufstieg beginnt - Dionysostheater
April 13, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Für den heutigen Tag hatten wir uns das Highlight von Athen rausgesucht, die Akropolis. Das Wetter war perfekt! Nicht nur für das Sightseeing sondern auch für meinen Geburtstag! Nach dem Frühstück ging’s los auf unsere heutige Runde, direkt los zum Stadtberg, der Akropolis. Gut 10 Minuten ging’s zu Fuß durch das Zentrum und zum Eingang der Akropolis. Wir haben uns für den Südeingang entschieden, um seitlich den Berg aufwärts zu gehen und dabei an ein paar Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbeizugehen. Das erste Ziel war das Dionysostheater. Das Dionysostheater war das wichtigste Theater im antiken Griechenland und gilt als Geburtsstätte des Theaters der griechischen Antike und des Dramas. Es gilt auch als das erste Theater der Welt. Benannt ist es nach Dionysos, dem Gott des Weins und der Ekstase sowie des Wahnsinns. Ihm zu Ehren wurden in Athen alljährlich die Festspiele der Dionysien gefeiert. Vom Theater sind nur noch Ruinen vorhanden, diese sind jedoch noch recht gut erhalten.Read more
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Nadine und Dominik Danke! 🙏🏼😘
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Roadtrip durch die Peloponnes
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- Sep 20, 2022, 1:00pm
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.970587, 23.72768937°58’14” N 23°43’40” E
Day 11
Temenos des Dionysos
September 20, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Das Theater Dionysos war das wichtigste Theater im antiken Griechenland und gilt als Geburtsstätte des Theaters und des Dramas. Es gilt auch als das erste Theater der Welt und liegt am Südhang der Athener Akropolis. Seinen Namen erhielt es nach dem Gott des Weineäs und der Ekstase Dionysos.

Jährlich im März und April fand ein großes Fest statt, bei dem die antiken Dramatiker, darunter Sophokles und Aristophanes ihre Werke im Wettbewerb präsentierten.

Im 5. Jahrhundert v. Chr. bestand das Theater aus einer ebenerdigen Orchestra und einer schlichten hölzernen Hütte. Die Zuschauer mussten zu dieser Zeit an einem natürlichen Hang sitzen. Das Theater verfügte über 78 Sitzreihen und bot Platz für 17.000 Zuschauer. Die erste Sitzreihe bestand aus 67 Marmorsitzen, die besonderen Würdenträgern vorbehalten waren.Read more
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- Oct 7, 2023, 8:56am
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 81 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.969683, 23.72851337°58’11” N 23°43’43” E
Day 5
Endlich die Akropolis
October 7, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Heute sind wir um 5.45 Uhr! aufgestanden um ganz früh zur Akropolis zu fahren. Um 9.00 haben wir das Wahrzeichen Athens erreicht.
Julia war hin und weg, überglücklich, wir waren auch recht beeindruckt.
Der erste Tempel war der Tempel des Asklepios, daraufhin haben wir den Tempel der Göttin des Sports, Nike bewundert.
Dann kam der Haupttempel - die Akropolis!
Der Tempel des Panthenon kam anschließend und zum Schluss der Erechtheion Tempel in dem 13 Götter verehrt wurden.
Nachdem wir alles ausgiebig bewundert haben, sind wir hinunter zu der Ausgrabungsstätte Keramaikos gewandert. Auch sehr beeindruckend! Kurz durch Plaka wieder hinauf in den schönen Stadtteil Anafiotika wo man denken kann die Uhren seien stehengeblieben.
Anschließend haben wir nocheinmal ausgiebig Plaka durchstöbert wo wir auch zu Mittag aßen.
Erschöpft aber glücklich und zufrieden traten wir dann den Rückweg zu unserem Hotel an wo wir gegen 20.30 Uhr ankamen.
Damit uns nachts nicht der Hunger plagt nehmen wir noch ein kurzes Abendessen ein.
Müde fallen wir dann ins Bett. Gute Nacht.Read more
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DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
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- Jun 2, 2022, 9:00pm
- 🌙 84 °F
- Altitude: 289 ft
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.970623, 23.72875437°58’14” N 23°43’44” E
Day 38
Around the Acropolis at Night
June 2, 2022 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 84 °F
As the sun sets, Athens transforms into a captivating spectacle, especially in the area around the Acropolis. The city's ancient monuments are beautifully illuminated, casting a magical glow against the night sky. The Parthenon, perched atop the Acropolis hill, stands as a majestic beacon, exuding an aura of grandeur and history. The surrounding streets and squares come alive with a vibrant energy, as locals and visitors gather in bustling tavernas and cafés. The vibrant Plaka neighborhood, with its narrow alleys and charming shops, beckons you to explore its hidden corners. From the Anafiotika district, where whitewashed houses transport you to the Greek islands, to the illuminated ruins of the Ancient Agora, Athens at night offers a captivating blend of ancient and contemporary allure.Read more
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Octoberopolis
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- Sep 25, 2022, 7:53pm
- 🌙 21 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.968333, 23.72666737°58’6” N 23°43’36” E
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A is for Albany
September 25, 2022 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
A glam dinner to conclude our Athens stay. 2 1/2 days was perfect for us.
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Traveler Love the Acropolis at night, so ethereal and stately. Top spot for a great meal
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Richard n Sheila Travels 2016 Cruising Europe
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- Jun 24, 2016, 10:00am
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 77 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.969416, 23.72932837°58’10” N 23°43’46” E
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Day 6
Acropolis Museum
June 24, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Visited this magnificent Museum today prior to visiting the Acropolis itself. An excellent idea as we then knew what we were looking up top without having to figure it out along the way. Our Tour Guide gave us much info...

The museum starts below ground, seen through glass courtyard and walkways. Ancients ruins apparently lie beneath much of this area...

Ground floor houses items found around the base of the Acropolis, mainly items used and owned by the folk who lived in the area surrounding this huge sacred site. Photos prohibited.

Second floor houses more archeological items, statues, panels, marble structures. Photos allowed in part.

Top floor laid in the shape and size of the Parthenon, with panels and sculptures laid out in the positions they occupied around the roof of the Parthenon. Ingenious, and very engaging.

A bit sad to see the number of replicas on display (identifiable due to being white, rather than yellowed as the genuine items are...) as a result of the plundering by the Brits and others a couple hundred years back. Many items are housed in the London Museum and there's quite a push by Greece for their return.Read more
Richard n Sheila Travels White panels left (replicas of artifacts held elsewhere), yellowed panels right are the actual original artifact. Almost all of the statues at right are replicas just a few original fragments among them.
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Richard n Sheila Travels Statues from left end of the west frieze of the Parthenon.2 horse heads are actual items, white are replicas. The detail and finish of marble statues are remarkable. These are a little larger than life size.
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Richard n Sheila Travels Another look below ground...
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skip's retirement travel Greece
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- Nov 19, 2021, 10:16am
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 90 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.97, 23.7283337°58’12” N 23°43’42” E
Day 22
South Slope of Acropolis Hill
November 19, 2021 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Both the north and south skies of Acropolis Hill were developed, but the north slope was closed for construction during my visit.
Being the sunny side of the hill, Athenians put their most important sites here. Most obvious is the principal shrine to Dionysus with it large amphitheater shown in the 1st picture. Also significant is the Asklepion or Sanctuary of Asklepios. Asklepios is the god of healing. So a location in the sun is no surprise. Also, the cleft behind the sanctuary held a sacred spring, providing water for the temple.
The 3rd picture are various stele that have been found here and placed under a roof to protect them from further weathering.
The 4th picture recalls that the south slope also contained commercial activity. This is the remains of one of several bronze foundries here.
The 5th is a Byzantine era cistern.
The last picture is originally the Choragic (in a cave) monument of Thrassylos. During the Christian era, this space was converted to a church dedicated to St. Mary of the Rocks.Read more
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Rundreise Griechenland
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- May 16, 2024, 10:18am
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 78 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.969603, 23.72920637°58’11” N 23°43’45” E
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Athen
May 16 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Wir sind heute spät in Athen angekommen. Am Morgen geht es jetzt zur Akropolis. Wetter ist sehr angenehm, 23 C. Wido wird mir die Kultur näher bringen.
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Traveler Greece-Study Abroad - 2019
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- May 19, 2019, 12:00pm
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 279 ft
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.970303, 23.72762537°58’13” N 23°43’39” E
Day 9
Students Headed to Mykonos - Us Free Day
May 19, 2019 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
After a fantastic tour of the Acropolis with our guide, Dorina, 8 of the students headed overnight for a fast and furious 24 hour trip to Mykonos. It took a bit of coordination - calling home for additional funds, reserving a villa on the island, and securing seats on a charter plane so as to be back in Athens for our good-bye dinner. Dan, Sarah and I opted to seek out the remains of Theater of Dionysus and Aristotle's Lyceum. Ended with dinner at the base of the Acropolis.Read more
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- Oct 4, 2017, 9:28am
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 84 m
- Greece Attica Athens Anafiotika Theatre of Dionysos 37.971062, 23.73005337°58’16” N 23°43’48” E
Day 13
Plaka and Accropolis Muesem
October 4, 2017 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Plaka is one of the oldest suburbs in Athens. It is located on the north east slopes of the Acropolis. It is characterised by its narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful old buildings filled with shops and restaurants. You will find some amazing ruins including the Ancient Agora and a number of museums. I loved the buildings, such foreign architecture when compared to Australia, so with the assistance of Dr Google I can now tell you they are in a Neoclassical style (which I gather is a fancy way 18th century elegance). A lot of the shops and restaurants are touristy but you get this small village feeling when you visit these streets.

We stopped at Lulu's bakery and deli for breakfast. We had some delicious pastries, but I don't remember what they were called.

Next it was the Acropolis Museum. This stop was something I was excited about and it didn't disappoint. Firstly it's design is amazing. It is supported by pillars built over ruins that were discovered during pre-construction. It's modern building and not overly lavish but has glass windows on all sides allowing for tonnes of natural light. The glass floors not only allow you to see the ruins below but also increase the natural light. The top floor is my favourite. Here you can see a subtle homage to the Parthenon with the concrete pillars mimicking that of the Parthenon with artwork laid in between the pillars. It attempts to show the viewer what the Parthenon would of been. Fabulous.

The museum is well laid out, with sections for different parts of the Acropolis. It is a mixture of treasures from the Acropolis and reproductions again designed to give the viewer an overall idea of what the Acropolis would of looked like 2500 years ago. We started on the top floor, where there is a great introduction video to the Parthenon and the Acropolis. We viewed the sculptures and artwork and I was continually gobsmacked at the craftsmanship and just how old items were.

Oh it also had this super cute lego Acropolis... If only it came in a set.Read more
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