Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodeion)
Ωδείο Ηρώδου του Αττικού (Ηρώδειο)
Location within Athens
Alternative namesHerod Atticus Odeon / Odeum
General information
TypeOdeon
Architectural styleClassical
LocationDionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens, Greece
Coordinates37°58′15″N 23°43′28″E / 37.970756°N 23.724444°E / 37.970756; 23.724444
CompletedAD 161
Renovated1950
Height
RoofDestroyed in AD 267
Technical details
Floor count3
Design and construction
Main contractorHerodes Atticus
Other information
Seating typeStone benches
Seating capacity5,000
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Greek: Ωδείο Ηρώδου του Αττικού; also called Herodeion or Herodion; Greek: Ηρώδειο) is a stone greek theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in AD 161 and then renovated in 1950.