Ancient Theatre of Gythio

The ancient theatre of Gythio is located at the eastern foothills of the ancient acropolis, in the northern section of the modern settlement of Gythio, and it dates back to the Roman times (2nd century AD). In 1891, the monument was excavated by Andreas Skias, and his work was continued by the English Archaeological School. The theatre was built using local off-white marble, except for its tufa retaining walls in the northern and eastern parts of the cavea (seating area). The theatre’s cavea consists of 15 rows of marble seats, with six full rows, part of the seventh row, part of the eighth row, and a section of the orchestra still remaining intact. At the centre of the orchestra there is a well that dates back to later times. The theatre’s stage was 12 meters long and 5 meters wide. Every summer, artistic events are held at this site.