Ancient Theatre of Aegira, Achaia

The Ancient Theatre of Aegira, one of the most important monuments in the region of Corinth, stands near the coast village of Aegira, at an altitude of 350 metres, with a panoramic view of the Corinthian gulf. It was first constructed in the 3rd century BC and subsequently rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. It was discovered in 1916, following consistent excavations by the Athens branch of the Austrian Archaeological Institute. The excavations were interrupted during the Second World War and resumed in the 1970s. It has now been fully revealed and meticulously explored. The Ancient Theatre of Aegira consists of a horseshoe-shaped auditorium (koilon), two tiers, a three-floor stage, and an orchestra that was also carved into the rock. It has a capacity of up to 3,000 audience members