Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Roman odeon at the Acropolis slopes, Greece.
The stone theatre structure features a semicircular orchestra section paved in black and white marble, with three levels of seating rising 28 meters high.
Constructed in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus to honor his wife Aspasia Annia Regilla, the theatre remained active until its destruction by Heruli forces in 267 AD.
The Athens Festival makes this venue its primary location, presenting performances by Greek and international artists throughout the summer season.
The theater accommodates 4,680 spectators across 35 rows of marble seats, with access restricted to ticketed performance attendees only.
Maria Callas, Frank Sinatra, Luciano Pavarotti, and Nana Mouskouri have performed on this ancient stage beneath the Acropolis walls.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 161
Official opening: 161
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Capacity: 4680
Floors above the ground: 3
Height: 28 m
Length: 92 m
Diameter: 80 m
Made from material: marble, stone
GPS coordinates: 37.97084,23.72452
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
The ancient Greek theaters represent classical Greek architecture. The structures are located across Greece, Turkey, and Italy. These buildings demonstrate the architectural methods of the period and served as venues for performances, gatherings, and ceremonies. The theaters are built into hillsides, using the natural acoustics of the landscape.
The list presents photographic locations in Athens suitable for digital media. The sites include ancient temples, squares, markets, museums, and viewpoints. Each location offers historical architecture or urban views for photography.
Parthenon
198 m
Areopagus
173 m
Temple of Athena Nike
107 m
Propylaea of Athens
108 m
Church of the Holy Apostles
210 m
Stoa of Eumenes
143 m
Asclepieion of Athens
201 m
Athens Klepsydra well
146 m
Pandroseion
186 m
Caves of Apollo, Zeus and Pan
142 m
Areopagus Hill
204 m
Pelasgic wall
90 m
Virgin Mary Athiniotissa
168 m
Monument of Agrippa
108 m
Muzeum Biżuterii im. Iliasa Lalaounisa
256 m
Choregic Monument of Nikias
224 m
Beulé Gate
89 m
Saint Sophia church, Athens
150 m
Caryatids of Erechtheum
216 m
Agios Dionysios
219 m
Cave of Zeus
159 m
Cave of Pan
159 m
Cave of Apollon Ipakrion
159 m
Hop on Riveria bus station
216 m
Acropolis north slope
188 m
Maria Callas statue, Athens
118 m
Acropolis South Slope
83 m
Walls of Acropolis of Athens
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