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Herod Atticus Theatre

Located on the southwest slopes of the Acropolis in Athens, this grand building is also known as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus or Herodeon. Dating back to 161 BC, it was built by Herod Atticus in honor of his wife Grid who had died the previous year. The theater functioned as a setting for musical performances and plays. It can host up to 5,000 people. Herod Atticus, a wealthy man from a family of money, devoted much of his money to public buildings and popular new projects, and was still able to keep his fortune throughout his life. There are rumors that the theater was built in honor of the wife who Herod had actually killed himself.

Before the renovation, theater, like most of Athens monuments, was in ruins. Specifically, what remained of the theater was a huge stone wall, part of the "curtain" of the Theater. The stage had to be renovated, as well as the seating. The renovations were all done in marble, the original material. Nowadays, the theater is used annually during a festival that is celebrated here as one of the most important in Greece. You can only visit the theater from the outside. It is prohibited to enter the inside. You can see it all from outside the gates without paying an entry fee. But if you want to see it from another perspective, definitely the best option, you have to pay the Acropolis general admission of 12€, however, it is free for EU students with the international student card.
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The Acropolis

Overlooking Athens and the surrounding areas and the Mediterranean Sea, the Acropolis is composed of a number of buildings. One is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which is still as wonderful as the others. We also discovered this restored theater in which there are a multitude of events: concerts, operas, dance ...

This grand building called Odeon of...

Cette grandiose construction, appelée ...

Cette grandiose construction, appelée Odeon d´Hérodes Atticus ou Hérodeon, se situe sur le flanc sud ouest de l´Acropole d´Athènes. Le théâtre remonte à 161 avant JC, date à laquelle il fut construit par Hérode Atticus, en honneur de sa femme Regilla, qui était morte l´année précédente. La fonction principale du théâtre est d´accueillir des œuvres musicales et pièces de théâtre, pour un public allant jusqu´à 5000 personnes. Hérodes était un homme issu de riche famille, et a dédié une bonne partie de sa fortune à la construction de nouveaux bâtiments publics et projets pour son peuple. L´un d´eux a été le théâtre. Les mauvaises langues disent qu´Hérode a construit ce théâtre pour une amante qu´il avait lui-même assassiné. Après la mort d´Hérode, le théâtre sombre en ruines. Il en restait un grand mur de pierre qui supportait la partie arrière des gradins, mais pas beaucoup plus. La scène a été rénovée, ainsi que l´amphithéâtre. Les rénovations ont été faites dans le matériel original, le marbre. Aujourd´hui, le théâtre sert toujours, et accueille l´un des festivals de théâtre les plus importants du pays. La visite du théâtre en dehors de ces évènements se fait uniquement depuis dehors. On peut le voir brièvement d´en bas, depuis la rue, sans payer d´entrée, sinon l´entrée est incluse dans la visite du Parthénon, 12 euros et gratuit pour les étudiants avec leur carte.
This grand building called Odeon of Herodes Atticus Hérodeon or is located on the southwest side of the Acropolis of Athens. The theater dates back to 161 BC, when it was built by Herodes Atticus, in honor of his wife Regilla, who had died the previous year. The main function of theater is to host musical and theater for an audience of up to 5,000 people. Herod was a man from wealthy family, and has dedicated much of his fortune in the construction of new public buildings and projects for his people. One of them was the theater. The gossips say that Herod built this theater for a lover he had himself assassinated. After Herod's death, the dark theater ruins. There remained a large stone wall that supported the back of the bleachers, but not much more. The scene has been renovated, and the amphitheater. The renovations were made to the original material, marble. Today, the theater is still used, and hosts one of the festivals of theater's most important countries. Visit the theater outside of these events is only from outside. Can be seen briefly at the bottom, from the street, without paying for entry, otherwise the entry is included in the tour of the Parthenon, 12 euros and free for students with their card.
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Lodon dHrode Atticus

L’odéon d’Hérode Atticus

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Sur les pentes de l’Acropole, se trouve un grand théâtre antique : l’Odéon d’Hérode Atticus. Ce théâtre a été commandé, en 161, par Hérode Atticus, un riche financier, en mémoire de sa femme qui venait de mourir. Ce théâtre pouvait accueillir 5000 personnes. L’Odéon a été rénové dans les années 50 pour lui redonner sa splendeur. Actuellement il ne se visite pas, on peux seulement l'apercevoir par le haut quand on monte l’Acropole. Le seul moyen d’y entrer est de venir à une représentation de spectacle pendant l’été dans ce cadre magique.
On the slopes of the Acropolis, is a large ancient theater: the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This theater was commissioned in 161 by Herodes Atticus, a wealthy financier, in memory of his wife who had died. The theater could accommodate 5,000 people. The Odeon was renovated in the 50's to restore its glory. Currently it is not open, you can only see the top when you climb the Acropolis. The only way to get there is to come to a performance of show during the summer in this magical setting.
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Odon of Herod

Odéon d'Hérode

L’odéon d’Hérode est l’un des monuments les plus impressionnants de l’Acropole athénienne. Il s’agit d’un théatre de 35 mètres d’envergure qui pouvait contenir 5 000 personnes. Il aurait été édifié au IIème siècle après Jésus Christ. Le point de vue le plus impressionnant apparaît lors de l’ascension de la face sud de l’Acropole, au cours de laquelle on bénéficie d’un panorama imprenable sur le théâtre, en contrebas. Impressionnant.
Lodon dHrode is one of the most impressive monuments of the Acropolis athnienne. It is a scene of 35 meters denvergure which could hold 5000 people. It would have been difi to IIME century after Jesus Christ. The point of view the most impressive ceremonial LAscension at the southern side of the Acropolis, in which we bnficie of a breathtaking panorama of the theater, below. Impressive.
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Built for the Athens Festival

Construído para o festival de Atenas

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O Teatro de Herodes tinha uma capacidade para 5 mil espectadores. Construído para o festival de Atenas onde representavam as tragédias clássicas, concertos, ballets e óperas.
The Herod Theater had a capacity of 5,000 spectators. Built for the Athens festival where they represented the classic tragedies, concerts, ballets and operas.
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M like Magic, Majestic, Beautiful.

M comme Magique, Majestueux, Magnifique.

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Vous ne pouvez pas visiter Athènes sans venir contempler ce lieux.
M as Magic, Majestic, Beautiful ... You can not visit Athens without coming to contemplate this place ...
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This theater of the Roman era is located on the slope of the Acropolis.

Este teatro de la época romana se encuentra en la ladera de la Acrópolis.

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Aún hoy en los meses del verano se ofrecen espectáculos de luz y sonido, además de llevar adelante el festival de teatro clásico. ¡Imperdible!
This theater from Roman times is located on the slope of the Acropolis. Even today in the summer months, light and sound shows are offered, as well as carrying out the classic theater festival ... Unmissable !!!
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Theater of Herodes Atticus

Teatro de Herodes Atticus

Teatro de Herodes Atticus
Theatre of Herod Atticus
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus

El Odeón de Herodes Atticus

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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Odeon de Herodes Atticus

Odeon de Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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impressive, you can get there on foot without problems from the city center

Impresionante.

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Puedes llegar a pie sin problemas desde el centro de la ciudad.
Awesome, you can get there on foot without problems from the center of the city.
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Surprising

Sorprendente

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Sorprendente
Surprising
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