Kourion Ancient Theatre

Kourion Ancient Theatre

Attraction Introduction

Kourion (KOURION) was one of the important city-states of ancient Cyprus, located 5 km from Kourion Castle. It began to develop as a colony when the Achaeans from the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece arrived here during the 14th–13th centuries BC. The main attraction is the ancient Roman open-air theatre, the Roman Theater, which could accommodate 2,000 people.

The theatre was built in the 2nd century BC, damaged by an earthquake in 77 AD, and rebuilt in the 2nd century. Originally, it could seat over 3,500 people. Gladiatorial and animal combat events were popular here in the 3rd century, and animal pens can still be found beneath the seating area. Today, the theatre is also used for performances during the summer. Nearby are the ruins of public baths built after a major earthquake in the 5th century, which were damaged in the 7th century. The sauna and resting rooms were decorated with beautiful mosaics, some of which can still be faintly seen today.

Kourion (KOURION) is one of the most famous and distinctive archaeological sites in Cyprus.

Opening Hours:

07:30–17:00, extended to 19:00 in summer

Admission:

C£1

Kyrenia, Cyprus