Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens

Lonely PlanetSep 19

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amphitheater for Greek tragedy or dance

19 things in this story

AcropolisAttractionjewel in the crown is the 5th-century BCE Parthenon
ParthenonAttractionjewel in the crown of the Acropolis
MonastirakiNeighborhoodflea market-famous neighborhood
GaziNeighborhoodgritty neighborhood to catch a live band
Acropolis MuseumMuseuma must-see
PlakaQuarterold-town neighborhood for strolls
PangratiNeighborhoodhip neighborhood for strolls
ThissionNeighborhoodoutdoor cinema location
ErmouNeighborhoodmain commercial street for barhopping
Odeon of Herodes AtticusTheatreamphitheater for Greek tragedy or dance
Epidaurus FestivalFestivaltakes place each summer
Elsewhere
OiaNeighborhoodSantorini, Greecepostcard-perfect village with blue-domed churches
SarakinikoSightMilos, Greecelunar landscape with jade-colored sea
Gerondas beachSightMilos, Greecebeach with generous shade from caves
PrassaSightKimolos, Greecebeach with white sand and aquamarine waters
Street of the KnightsSightRhodes, Greececobblestone street in the old town
Palace of the Grand MasterMuseumRhodes, Greecefeatures Roman and Christian floor mosaics
Church of Our Lady of the CastleSightRhodes, Greecechurch in the old town
AkrotiriSightSantorini, Greeceprehistoric settlement with advanced drainage

Odeon of Herodes Atticus