Odeon of Herod Attica [Athens] (Q7836)

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Theatre building in Athens, Greece

Theatre building in Athens, Greece
  • Odeon of Herod Attica
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Odeon of Herod Attica [Athens]
Theatre building in Athens, Greece
  • Odeon of Herod Attica

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Field
architecture
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Importance
Not rated
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Country
Greece
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GPS
37°58'15.035"N, 23°43'28.286"E
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Image of WikiCommons
Wall Theatre Herodes Atticus Acropolis Athens Greece.jpg
6,000 × 4,000; 19.43 MB
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2017-05-11 Theatre of Herodes Atticus.jpg
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Note
[Odeon/Odeum of Herodes Atticus] Ancient Greek concert building, built ca. 161 AD for Herodes Atticus, a wealthy citizen of Athens, in memory of his late wife. Originally covered by a roof. 267 destroyed by the Hirullians. Restored in the 1950s. Currently used for theatre performances and concerts by the Athens Summer Festival. Ca. 5000-6000 seats. (English)
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CARTHALIA
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Odeum of Herodes Atticus (modern Athens, Greece). Cavea width: 81 m, orchestra width: 21.40 m; capacity: 5,500; ca. 160-174 CE. (English)
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Wikidata source
Q1328165
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Wikidata instance
Q839954
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City
Athens
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Building date
160Gregorian
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Capacity
5,500
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Theatrum ID
2708
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opening date
161Gregorian
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Carthalia ID
383
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