Kourion Theatre is located on the southern end of the abrupt hill on which the city is built. It was constructed at the end of the 2nd century B.C., but took its current dimensions during the 2nd century A.D. The theatre consists of a semi – circular orchestra that is surrounded by seats of the cavea (subterranean cells). It was enclosed to the south by the building of the scena frons (façade) that must have reached the height of the cavea, though today only the foundations remain. On either side of the scene were two vaulted parodoi (corridors) from where the audience entered the theatre. Kourion Theatre could seat up to 3.500 spectators.
During later reconstruction, it was modified so as to accommodate animal hunts. Many cultural activities and theatrical performances take place at Kourion Theatre, especially during the summer.
Source: Department of Antiquities Cyprus
District: Limassol
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Accreditation: Department of Antiquities Cyprus
Working hours:
Winter Hours September 16th – April 15th: Monday – Sunday 8:15 to 17:15 The site is closed January 1, Easter Day and 25 December.
Summer Hours 16 April – 15 September: Monday – Sunday 8:15 to 19:45.
During the following holidays the site is open as follows: January 6, 8:30 to 17:00, March 25, 8:30 to 17:00, Clean Monday 8:30 to 17:00, April 1 8:30 – 17: 00, Good Friday 8:30 to 19:30, Saturday 8:30 to 19:30, Easter Monday 8:30 to 19:30, May 1, 8:30 to 19:30, the Holy Spirit 8:30 – 19 : 30, 15 August 8:30 to 19:30, October 1 8:30 to 17:00, October 28 8:30 to 17:00, December 24 8:30 to 17:00
Season: All year
Facilities: The site is accessible for people in wheelchairs. The western part of the area served by a separate entrance, specifically labeled that opens after consultation with archaiofylakes). only cash transactions. More than 11 people 20% discount on the price (EUR 4.50). There are weekly tickets (EUR 25), 3 day (17 euros) and day-long (8.50 euros) which one can obtain it from any museum or archaeological site under the Department of Antiquities. Experts marked parking spaces. Specific labeled toilets.
Telephones / Fax: 00357-25934250 / –
Website / Email: www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/da/da.nsf / antiquitiesdept@da.mcw.gov.cy
Entrance Fee: 4,50 Euro for children up to 14 years free. (Free entrance for students, for students – student card mandatory – to soldiers in uniform, in icom card holders and unemployed. 50% discount on public assistance recipients, to large families, pensioners).
Fee Ticket: At the entrance from any museum or archaeological site under the Department of Antiquities.
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