Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the southwest 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 theater 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.

The audience stands and the orchestra (stage) were restored using pentelic marble in the 1950’s. Since then it has been the main venue of the Athens Festival, which runs from May through October each year, featuring a variety of acclaimed Greek as well as International performances.

Address: D. Areopagitou pedestrian St., Athens (Prefecture of Attiki)

Website: http://www.herodeion-events.gr/english/

Ticket price: €2

Transportation: Metro Acropolis Station