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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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in Athens
The Herodeion as it is called by modern Greeks, was built in AD
161 by Tiberius Claudius Atticus Herodes, an important figure of
his time. He was a teacher and philosopher who had inherited a
great fortune from his father. When his wife Rigilla died, he
built this roofed Odeion for musical performances to honour her
memory. The ancient Greeks used to give music and recital concerts
here. Today the Athens Festival takes place at the Odeion every
summer, but the Herodeion's splendour is best admired during a
morning stroll on your way to the Acropolis.
Photo's: Cecilia
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