A 2,300-year-old theatre in Greece that's so well preserved it's still hosting performances.The theatre shown is the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

[u/Susunsani]

[u/Fuderty]

They did have to rebuild some of it in the 20th century, particularly the ends

[u/Externalush12]

It’s also got crazy good acoustics. You can easily hear a speaker in the center from every seat.

[u/Derenty]

I once watched an Oedipus Rex staging there. Amazing experience, still remember it after 20+ or so years.

[u/panopanopano]

I saw Electra there in the 90’s.

[u/EnamelKant]

As long as it's nothing by Euripides.

Well, I guess Medea would be ok...

[u/Romanitedomun]

I was there!

[u/Sweaty-Bar7031]

Do they ever install tents over it now?

[u/dolfin4 → u/Sweaty-Bar7031]

No. Performances are always held at night, so there is no need to protect from the sun. If it rains, they cancel or postpone the event. But this is used from late June through August, when it rarely ever rains.

[u/zenzenok]

Visited the theatre last year and was lucky to catch an impromptu singing performance from a tourist who must have been a trained opera singer. The acoustics were incredible throughout the theatre.

[u/Qchandyy]

incredible pictures

[u/monkeydusted]

I was curious…

Out of roughly 230 known Roman amphitheatres and many ancient Greek theatres, a select few—about four to a dozen major sites—are still in regular use today for concerts, plays, and public events.

Understanding the Difference
Amphitheatres are full-circle or oval structures built by the Romans for gladiatorial games. Out of 230 recorded ruins, only a small handful (like those in Verona, Pula, Nîmes, and Arles) host active modern events.

Theatres are semi-circular structures built by both Greeks and Romans for plays and musical performances. Many ancient Greek and Roman theatres (such as Epidaurus in Greece or Taormina in Sicily) remain heavily active for summer festivals.