Byzantine and Christian Museum vs Herod Atticus Odeon
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Herod Atticus Odeon scores marginally higher than Byzantine Museum. Herod Atticus Odeon is ranked #6 in Athens with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Byzantine and Christian Museum
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Leoforos Vas. Sofias 22, Athens, Greece
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Frommer's
"Here you'll find Greece's largest collection of icons—which are paintings, usually of the Holy Family and saints, characteristically done on wood."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This outstanding museum... presents a priceless collection of Christian art from the 3rd to 20th centuries."
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Fodor's
"One of the few museums in Europe focusing exclusively on Byzantine art displays an outstanding collection of icons, mosaics, tapestries, and sculptural fragments."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"An inspired museum laid out along modern didactic lines."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum boasts one of the richest collections in the world dedicated to the Byzantine Empire and the history of Christianity in the East"
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Herod Atticus Odeon
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Odos Dionissiou Areopayitou, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's
"Hauntingly beautiful, this ancient theater was built in AD 160 by the affluent Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla."
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To enter you must hold a ticket to one of the summer performances
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Excavated in 1857–58 and completely restored... performances of drama, music and dance are held here during the Athens Festival."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Completed in 161 B.C. this odeon bears the name of a rich Greek administrator of Roman origin who had it built in memory of his wife."
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Afar Magazine
"An ancient showplace for a modern play."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Completed in 161 BC, this odeon bears the name of a rich Greek administrator of Roman origin who had it built in memory of his wife."
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