Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

The Lysicrates Monument, also known as the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, is a Corinthian column located in the Athens City Center, Greece. It was built in 334 BC by Lysicrates, a choregos, or patron of the arts. The monument is a round, stepped structure that supports a small, cylindrical chamber on its summit. The column is 6.8 meters in height and has a diameter of 1.7 meters at its base. The chamber is decorated with reliefs of Dionysus, the god of wine, and his entourage. The Lysicrates Monument is a popular tourist destination in Athens. The column is located in the Theater of Dionysus, which is adjacent to the Acropolis. The monument can be accessed from the Dionysus Park, which is located below the theater.