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Arch of Hadrian vs Herod Atticus Odeon

Both are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Herod Atticus Odeon ranks slightly better than Hadrian's Arch. Herod Atticus Odeon scores 85 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Arch of Hadrian
Arch of Hadrian
8 / 10
On Leoforos Amalias, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the most important Roman monuments surviving in Athens, Hadrian's Arch has become, for many, one of the city's most iconic landmarks." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hadrian erected it in AD 132, probably to commemorate the consecration of the Temple of Olympian Zeus." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Hadrian's gate (from 131 A.D.) separated the Greek town from Hadrian's new Roman town." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A great admirer of Athens and its culture, Hadrian contributed to embellishing the city with numerous buildings." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Roman emperor Hadrian built a number of monuments in Athens, including this enormous triumphal arch with its robust, highly ornamental Corinthian columns" Full review
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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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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