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Odeon of Herod Atticus
odos Dionysiou-Areopagitou, 11742 Athína Driving directions
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This theatre was built during the Roman era (probably c 174 BC) under the aegis of Herodus Atticus, a wealthy Athenian politician, in memory of his wife. With its façade with three entrances and distinctly Roman style, it was able to accommodate 5 000 spectators. Originally it had cedar roofing.

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