Ancient Theatre of Orchomenos, Arcadia

The Ancient Theatre of Orchomenos is one of the four surviving ancient theatres in Arcadia. Located on the eastern slope of the acropolis hill of the ancient city and inside the ancient agora, the theatre offers a panoramic view of the fertile plain of Orchomenos and Kandila, which spreads north and south of the monument. Archaeological findings suggest that the theatre was built in a single constructive phase which was completed in the 3rd century BC. Extant today in its lower central cavea (koilon) are 10 rows of seats, as well as three staircases. The Theatre of Orchomenos is estimated to have had 40 rows of seats. With a capacity of about 3,000 audience members, the theatre used to host games in honor of Dionysus.