Athens - Odeion of Herodes Atticus 
The large complex of buildings on the south side of the Acropolis extends from the Theater of Dionysios at the east end by way of the Stoa of Eumenes to the youngest of the three structures, the Odeion of Herodes Atticus, at the west end.
This is named after Herodes Atticus of Marathon (101-177), who built it in memory of his wife Regilla in A.D. 161.
Its proximity to the Theater of Dionysos provides a convenient demonstration of the difference between the Greek and Roman methods of theater construction.
This is named after Herodes Atticus of Marathon (101-177), who built it in memory of his wife Regilla in A.D. 161.
Its proximity to the Theater of Dionysos provides a convenient demonstration of the difference between the Greek and Roman methods of theater construction.
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Hours
July 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Related Attractions
Odeion of Herodes Atticus Opera Festival
Operatic performances by the Lyric Theater are given in the Odeion of Herodes Atticus every summer.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Greek theater
The Greek theater fitted its auditorium into a natural hollow, and the rows of seating extended round more than a semicircle. The orchestra was originally exactly circular, as at Epidauros, and the low stage structure (skene) lay close to it on one side, only loosely connected with it. Between the auditorium and the stage were open passages for the entrance of the choir (parodoi).
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