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Ancient Theatre of Thorikos (Lavrio)
37° 44.3′ N · 24° 3.2′ E
One of the oldest theatres in Greece, c. 525–480 BC, cut into Velatouri hill at the ancient mining deme of Thorikos. Its unusual elongated shape sits above an ancient industrial quarter of ore workshops.
Practical
Thorikos had Mycenaean tholos tombs (15th century BC), an 'Industrial Quarter' of ore-washing and smithing workshops, and a Doric double-stoa temple of Demeter and Kore. About 2.7 km north of the Lavrio yacht quay (distance derived from coordinates), so take a short taxi or a hot walk. Visiting hours not verified; check locally.
Best for
Ancient history without the Acropolis crowds
Nearby
- Technological & Cultural Park of Lavrio0.8 NM away
- Archaeological Museum of Lavrio1.3 NM away
- Galaxias Supermarket (Lavrio)1.3 NM away
- Lavrio Laundry (Interwash & PLE NI)1.3 NM away
- Lavrio Mineralogical Museum1.3 NM away
- Lavrio Town Fuel Stations (jerry-can petrol & diesel)1.3 NM away
- Market Kreaton Butcher (Lavrio)1.3 NM away
- My Market (Lavrio, Fokionos Negri)1.3 NM away