

Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Odeio Irodou Attikou) Tours and Tickets
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Sitting on the southern slopes of the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus dates back to 161 BC and holds up to 5,000 spectators. Though it fell into ruin over the millennia, the theater was restored in the 1950s and is today a popular open-air venue thanks to its spectacular setting.
Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece, 105 55
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Athens Scenic Electric Bike Tour
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