The Large Theatre

The acoustics are stunning which was initially used for dramatic performances. More recently Elton John and Sting have both given concerts here but such concerts will not continue, as the vibrations affect the stones. Gladiators fought here, as nearby graves attest. Paul spoke in this teatre soon after Jesus died. However one of the 25,000 strong crowd, Demetrius, rose to his feet complaing about Paul declaring Jesus to be God rather than the bronze images he was selling successfully from a nearby store. The crowd agreed and Paul fled towards the sea. He was caught before he could leave by boat and was put in prison on the nearby hill.