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Athens Acropolis (south slope): The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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    • Lilasel
  • By Lilasel on November 13, 2004
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    by Lilasel
    The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, also known as the Herodeion, was built in about AD 160. Today the Odeon functions as a theatre, in the summer months hosting concerts and performances of ancient drama, lyric theatre and dance as part of the Athens Festival.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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  • By Jim_Eliason on December 4, 2005
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    Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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    This theatre was built in AD 161 by the Romans and is still used today for concerts and events. It is on the southern slope of the Acropolis. The building itself is not open except for the events, but the slopes above offfer great views into the Odeon.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Theatre of Dionysus
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  • Updated By Kuznetsov_Sergey on July 23, 2008
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    Athens - Theatre of Dionysus
    by Kuznetsov_Sergey
    The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open air theatre in ancient Greece, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus". Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine (among other things), the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people, making it an ideal location for ancient Athens' biggest theatrical celebration, the Dionysia. It became the prototype for all theatres of ancient Greece.

    You may watch my high resolution photo of Acropolis on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 37º 58' 16.32" N 23º 43' 38.14" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Theatre of Dionysus .

    You may watch my 6 min 35 sec VIDEO-clip Greece Athens Akropolis Slide-show with popular Greek music by Vangelis.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Stoa of Eumenes
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  • Updated By Kuznetsov_Sergey on July 23, 2008
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    by Kuznetsov_Sergey
    During the Byzantine period, the buildings on the southern slopes of the Acropolis were incorporated in the fortifications of the citadel, the Rizokastron. The defensive wall, coming from the Propylaia, took in the outer walls of the Odeion of Herodes Atticus, the arcades of the Stoa of Eumenes and the walls of the parodoi of the Theater of Dionysos.

    You may watch my high resolution photo of Acropolis on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 37º 58' 16.30" N 23º 43' 37.54" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Stoa of Eumenes .

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): The Theatre
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  • By Sharon on April 10, 2004
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    The Theatre
    by Sharon
    That was it ? i asked my self when i saw it, i guess once again i had high expectations.
    I don't know why but i had in mind much bigger theatre. Yes its a beautiful one no doubt but i just thought it whould be much bigger.
    Its been years now that i was dreaming to see a preformence of Yanni in this Theatre, maybe I saw it on a video tape and that has gaven me this illusion ? Maybe.
    However just a few facts, The theater of Herod Atticus built by the Romans in 161 AD and still used today for classical concerts, ballet, performances of high cultural value and Ofcourse.... Yanni.
    Oh... and another thing about the Theatre. I think that people tend to somehow ignore it, this wall of the Theatre, its so amazing and i never seen that people do appreciate that. pity.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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  • By physiar on July 21, 2006
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    The Herodes Atticus Odeon was built in 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla, on the south slope of the Acropolis hill. It was originally a steep-sloped amphitheater with a three-storey stone front wall and a wooden roof, and was used as a venue for music concerts.

    The audience stands and the "orchestra" (stage) were restored with new marble in the 1950's. Since then it has been hosting the theatrical, musical and dance events of the Athens Festival, which runs from June through September each year.

    I recommend seeing the site from the outside, perhaps while climbing your way up the Acropolis Hill.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Theatre of Dionysos
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  • By Jmill42 on March 16, 2004
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    Dionysos and J
    by Jmill42
    Perched on the south slope of the Acropolis are two massive theatres, one being the Theatre of Dionysos. This was built around 326 AD, and held over 17,000 people. Originally, there were 64 levels for seating, of which, only about 20 survive.

    The entrance is only from below, and cant be reached directly from the Acropolis. Don't confuse this theatre with the Herod theatre which is very near this sight, also on the south slope of the Acropolis.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Choregic Monument of Thrasyllos
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  • By physiar on July 21, 2006
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    The choregic monument of Thrasyllos was erected by Thrasyllos (who else?) in 320/19 B.C., high on the south slope of the Acropolis, at the katatome, the great artificial scarp of the rock which had been evened out vertically during the construction of the Dionysos Theatre. Carvings on the rock visible in the same area point to the conclusion that several more choregic monuments were erected, but no trace of them has been preserved.

    The monument may be seen and appreciated on your way up to the Acropolis. A big bonus is a couple of trees that offer some shade on a hot summer day.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Theatre of Dionisyus
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  • By physiar on July 21, 2006
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    The Theatre of Dionisyus was as its name suggests a drama centre, possibly the birthplace of drama itself. Located at the base of the Acropolis Hill, it was dedicated to Dionisyus and was managed by the priests of that particular god. Up to this very day, the high priest's seat may be seen, decorated with reliefs that are still very appreciable even though so many centuries have gone by.

    Part of the Acropolis ticket fare, the site is a must-see for all the lovers of drama, whatever the kind. Suffice to say that it is the place where premieres by the various Aristophanes, Sophocles and company were acted out, much to the delight of the Athenian people.

    The theater is not a truly spectacular sight, but a significant one nonetheless.

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    Athens Acropolis (south slope): Acropolis - the Odeion of Herodos Atticus
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  • Updated By gale.blog.pl on March 14, 2005
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    Odeion of Herodos Atticus
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    Constructed in 161 AD the Odeion was founded by Tiberius Claudius Herodos Atticus, a noble and generous citizen of Athens.

    The Odeion's stage was 35.40 m long and the orchestra was 18.80 m in diameter. Its audience consisted of 32 rows and could hold up to 5000 people.

    At present the Odeion is used during the Festival of Athens.

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