Parian marble

Roman Theatre of Milos

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Roman theatre of Milos

Set above the village of Trypiti, this ancient marble theatre has seven surviving rows of Parian marble and sweeping views over Milos Bay. Plan visits to the sites and book tickets through My Greece Tours. The theatre is a highlight of the historic heart of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what the … Read more

Parian Marble

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Parian Marble

Parian marble is the fine-grained, semi-translucent white stone of Paros, prized above all others in antiquity for sculpture. Quarried at Marathi from the seventh century BC, it shaped masterpieces such as the Venus de Milo and made the island a great artistic centre. This guide covers what the marble is, its ancient quarries, the works … Read more