Good places to go in January｜The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus: a perfect example of acoustic aesthetics

#1月Good Places 2025 Epidaurus is located at the southeastern tip of the Greek Peninsula, close to the Saronic Gulf. It was an important city-state in ancient Greece and is said to be the birthplace of Asclepius, the god of medicine. The ancient theater of Epidaurus here is a sacred place dedicated to the ancient Greek god of medicine. This theater was built in two stages at the end of the 4th century BC. It is the pinnacle of acoustic and aesthetic design in ancient Greek theaters. Its acoustics and architectural structure are considered one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in Greece, and the grand Epidaurus celebrations are held here every year. The theater is circular in shape, extending upward from the ground floor, and can accommodate more than 18,000 spectators. It is an excellent place to experience the charm of ancient Greek drama.