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Founded: 14th centuryCategory: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)
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The Château de Tallard, in the Hautes-Alpes, dates back to the 10th century. Originally a small fortress under the protection of the Princes of Orange, it was expanded into a castle in the 14th century. Over the centuries, it was enhanced with a grand hall, a Gothic chapel, and a fortified entrance.
The castle suffered damage during the Wars of Religion and was later restored by various owners. It was abandoned after being burned in 1692 but revived in the 20th century. The town of Tallard purchased it in 1957, leading to ongoing restorations.
Today, the château, a historic monument since 1969, is undergoing further renovations to host cultural events. It features defensive walls, round towers, a chapel, a guardhouse, and a partially ruined keep.
The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.
The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.
Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.