Beautiful aerial shots of the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, with the help of a drone Dji Phantom 3.

Epidaurus theater is located at the edge of the shrine that was dedicated to the healer God of antiquity, Asclepius, in the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. It is situated on the western slope of the kinortiou. Located near present-day Lygourio of Argolis and belongs to the municipality of Epidavros. Is considered the most ancient Greek Theatre in terms of acoustics and aesthetics.

The theatre was constructed by architect Polykleitos the younger as Pausanias says[1]. Pausanias[2] praises the theater for its symmetry and beauty. With a maximum capacity of 13.000 – 14.000 theatre goers. Hosted musicians, wdikoys and dramatic games that were included in the worship of Asclepius. Also, also used as a means of treatment of patients, as it was believed that watching dramatic performances had beneficial effects on mental and physical health of patients.