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Herod Atticus Odeon vs Erechtheion

Herod Atticus Odeon and Erechtheion are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Herod Atticus Odeon is the choice of most professionals compared to Erechtheion. Herod Atticus Odeon scores 87 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Herod Atticus Odeon
Herod Atticus Odeon
8 / 10
Odos Dionissiou Areopayitou, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Hauntingly beautiful, this ancient theater was built in AD 160 by the affluent Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla." Full review
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To enter you must hold a ticket to one of the summer performances
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Excavated in 1857–58 and completely restored... performances of drama, music and dance are held here during the Athens Festival." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"An ancient showplace for a modern play." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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Erechtheion
Erechtheion
7 / 10
Athens 10558, Greece
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This elegant 5C B.C. temple, with many places of worship, was a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Outside of the Parthenon, the Erechtheum is an amazing work of art." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Jewel of the Acropolis and masterpiece of Ionic art (406 BC), the Erechtheion served various cults before becoming a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"This structure features a frieze made of Eleusinian gray stone, multiple sculptures and other unique details, making it one of the Acropolis' most eye-catching buildings." Full review