Odeon of Herod Attica [Athens]
Odeion van Herodes Atticus
Odeion Heroda Attika
Odeo di Erode Attico
Odeón de Herodes Ático
Theatre building in Athens, Greece
bouwwerk in Athene
Odeon of Herod Attica
Odeum of Herodes Atticus (modern Athens, Greece). Cavea width: 81 m, orchestra width: 21.40 m; capacity: 5,500; ca. 160-174 CE.
[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.