Choragic Monument of Lysicrates - Athens, Greece
Posted by: 
neoc1
N 37° 58.265 E 023° 43.798
34S E 739800 N 4206123
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, a trophy commissioned to commemorate the winning of first prize in a dramatic chorus competition, is a located at Epimenidou 3, Athens, Greece.
Waymark Code: WM11KH2
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 11/07/2019
Views: 3
The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates is the last remaining monument of its type. Lysicrates was a wealthy patron of the arts who sponsored a the winning performance in a dramatic dance-chorus competition held in 335/334 BC. The winner would receive a bronze tripod. Lysicrates then commissioned the construction of this structure in 334/333 BC to commemorate the winning of the award. Other such monuments were later build but this is the last surviving Choragic Monument.
In 1658, a French Capuchin monastery was built on this site and in 1669 they incorporated the monument into their structure. The monks used the monument as a library, thus the monument was cared for and survived.
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]
Location Website: [Web Link]
Weekday Hours: Not listed
Weekend Hours: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
When posting a new log for a waymark, please include a picture if there isn't one included on the original posting. Add your thoughts about the roadside attraction and let everyone know if it is worth while stopping to see.