Theatre of the Sun

Theatre of the Sun is a theater building in , which is located on Φρυνίχου. Theatre of the Sun is situated nearby to the theater building , as well as near the museum .
  • Type: Theater building
  • Address: Φρυνίχου 10, Αθήνα, 10558
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. is situated 370 metres west of Theatre of the Sun.

Photo: Greenshed, Public domain.
The near the Acropolis of was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist. is situated 100 metres northwest of Theatre of the Sun.

Photo: Ava babili, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of , now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. is situated 240 metres southeast of Theatre of the Sun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Makrygianni and Plaka.

Neighborhood
Photo: Dimorsitanos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of , clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the , and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

Theatre of the Sun

Latitude
37.9703° or 37° 58′ 13″ north
Longitude
23.73059° or 23° 43′ 50″ east
Open location code
8G95XPCJ+46
Open­Street­Map ID
way 195415725
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­theatre
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Theatre of the Sun from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

“Theatre of the Sun” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Θέατρο του Ηλίου”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Greek Art Theatre ‘Karolos Koun’ and Αρχείο Καβάφη.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Ευρωπαικό Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο Δελφών and Byron Hotel.

Greece: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Athens, Thessaloniki, Lesvos, and Arcadia.

Curious Theater Buildings to Discover

Uncover intriguing theater buildings from every corner of the globe.