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Founded: 1142Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)
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The Notre-Dame de Boscodon Abbey, founded in 1142 in the Hautes-Alpes, is a gem of Romanesque architecture. Built by monks of the Chalais order, it became Benedictine in the 15th century and experienced periods of prosperity and decline. Transformed into a stable after the French Revolution, it was gradually restored from 1972 onwards thanks to the initiative of the Dominican community and volunteers.
Its architecture, inspired by the Cistercians, is based on symbolic geometric shapes and harmonious proportions. Today, the abbey, classified as a historical monument, hosts visitors and cultural events, attracting nearly 90,000 people per year.
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.