• The Theatre of Herodus Atticus is the youngest structure on the South side of the Acropolis.  Built between AD 161 & 174 by the Roman consul Herodus Atticus of Marathon in memory of his wife, Regilla. 
• The theatre is Roman rather than Greek in essence. Unlike traditional  Greek theatres which were circular or almost circular, the odeon is exactly semi-circular.  The Theatre of Herodus Atticus is 40m in diameter and was sheltered by a cedar roof for musical (both vocal and instrumental) performances.  The 32 steeply raked rows of seating were hollowed out of the rocks to provide seating for 5000 audiences.
• The theatre is recently restored with new marble seating and it continues to be used as a performing arts venue for modern Athenians.  Every summer during the Athens Festival, concerts, ballet performances and operas attracts a huge number of audiences.

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