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Monument of Lysikrates, Athens

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The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the award of first prize in 335/334 BCE to one of the performances he had sponsored. The choregos was the sponsor who paid for and supervised the training of the dramatic dance-chorus.The monument is known as the first use of the Corinthian order on the exterior of a building. It has been reproduced widely in modern monuments and building elements.
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  • It is a very beautiful monument with ancient history in the centre of Athens and in a very nice neighbour. The architecture of this monument is great.  more »
  • This historical monument is so full of history that it would do it no justice at all to write about here. It was constructed through funds provided by Lysikrates, a wealthy patron of the arts, who pai...  more »
  • Among the alleys of Plaka, among others, is a monument to izicarts – ancient Greece was to allow people who win awards, to build their own monuments. This monument was erected in honor patron plays in 334 BC, the round shape.
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  • This is a big stone pedestal put up to hold a choral prize that the donor won. The award was of course looted at some point.
  • An interesting area with a range of cafes surrounding this monument.
  • Big restaurant with different styles and moods over the monument park
  • The only place I love in the area
  • The square around the monument is really romantic at night
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