Roman theatre of Myra
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February 4
Ancient theaters can be Roman or Greco-Roman. The Greeks built theaters on the slope of a mountain or hill, that is, they cut down seats in the rock, and Roman theaters could be on a flat surface, seats for spectators rested on walls and arches, as in an amphitheater. In addition, Roman theaters had a luxurious stationary stage decoration, decorated with sculptures, arches and many ornaments.
The theater in the World is of a mixed, Greco-Roman type, it is well preserved, it is distinguished by an abundance of decor, especially on the exterior, facade wall.
According to local guides, similar decorations have not been found in other theaters.
The exterior facade of the theater looks modest, as there is little left of it. But before that, it was richly decorated with reliefs, some of which have been preserved.
It is noticeable that the central part of the theater (places for spectators) "rests" on a rock, or rather it is cut into it. This is a sign of Greek-type theaters.
In the Roman era, the theater was expanded on two sides and a monumental skene was added to it. Inside, the theater looks much more majestic. The theater in Ancient Greece and Rome served for mysteries and theatrical performances.
It was semicircular in plan and consisted of a THEATER - seats for the audience, a SKENE and an ORCHESTRA, where musicians and dancers performed.
All three components of the theater are well traced, although little has been preserved from the skene.
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June 8
Very impressive! A grandiose structure, quite high in the mountains - it really had to be built like this: without equipment, with your hands. Looking at this magnificent amphitheater, you are surprised - but there was such a busy life...
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August 1, 2023
I travel a lot in Turkey, I have been to this ancient amphitheater in Demre 2 times, I advise everyone to visit! locals squeeze fresh orange juice nearby 50m from the entrance! :)
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September 14, 2023
I really liked this place. I even took off a small review. Posted it on YouTube. There was one because of this, he just eavesdropped on the guides that they were telling. It's better to come as a group and take a guide, it's a must!
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August 31
A monumental sight. How they did it....
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July 16, 2023
Huge structures with a huge history, looks mighty and beautiful
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June 25, 2019
Hello everyone A unique place from the Demre Mira tour is Kekovo. Mira, this is the necropolis (city of the dead, cemetery) of famous people of ancient Lycia. The necropolis is located in close proximity to the theater built by the ancient Greeks and slightly remodeled by the ancient Romans. It is a very interesting place, especially as the guides give the wrong impression to tourists about the theater.
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February 7
I recommend you to visit!
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October 15, 2019
A large interesting complex, well preserved. It is best to visit with a guide.
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October 12, 2019
At the slightest opportunity, be sure to visit this place!!! It's impressive - you have to see it with your own eyes!!!
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July 7, 2020
The acoustics, even after a huge number of years, are excellent
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June 1, 2018
It's a very interesting place. As well as Turkey in general, with its more than 2,000 objects of the history of the Ancient Roman Kingdom.
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May 2, 2019
It is very beautiful and majestic
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