Limyra Theatre
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Antalya, Turunçova, Yuvalılar village
The history of the ancient city of Limyra goes back to the sixth century BC. After the big earthquake in 141, the present day theatre was built on the hollow of the early period Lycian theatre with the financial assistance of Opromas, a wealthy man of Rhodiapolis. At the end of the 2nd century AD, the structure was modified in accordance with the Roman concept of architecture. In the lower level of the theatre with a single central walkway there are 17 rows of seats and 10 radial stairways, and in the upper level there are 19 radial stairways and 10 rows. The arched entrances inside both the right and left hand supporting walls are connected by steps to the covered spectator distribution passage opening onto the orchestra arena and the central walkway. The radius of the orchestra is 21 feet.
The theatre has a capacity of approximately 3,700 people.
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