Odeon of Herodes Atticus theater
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus theater
37.971253°N 23.725200°E

The Odeon of Herodes is an open theater built in 161 A.D. by a wealthy Athenian merchant Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife. Many memorable artists of today have performed in the theater including Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Elton John, Maria Callas, the Bolshoi Ballet, and many others.

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla. It was originally a steep-sloped amphitheater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof made of expensive, cedar of Lebanon timber. It was used as a venue for music concerts with a capacity of 5,000.

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