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Herod Atticus Odeon vs Mount Lycabettus

Herod Atticus Odeon and Mt. Lycabettus are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Herod Atticus Odeon ranks slightly higher than Mt. Lycabettus. Herod Atticus Odeon is ranked #6 in Athens with praise from 6 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

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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Mount Lycabettus
Mount Lycabettus
8 / 10
Athens 99920, Greece
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On a clear day, you can see Aegina island, with or without the aid of coin-operated telescopes." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Athens’s second most famous rock, this limestone cliff is 908 feet above sea level; imagine the view." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Lycabetus, or Wolves' Hill, 277 m high, is crowned by Saint George's Chapel." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Once you reach the top, prepare your eyes for one of the most gorgeous views of Athens. The whole city sprawls out in front of you with the oceans and the mountains in the distance. " Full review