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Parthenon vs Herod Atticus Odeon
Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, Herod Atticus Odeon ranks slightly better than Parthenon. Herod Atticus Odeon scores 87 with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Parthenon
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Acropolis, Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 10558, Greece
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This Doric temple was built in the epoch of Pericles by Iktinos, under Phidias. His statue, dedicated to Athena, decorated the sanctuary."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The Acropolis is one tourist-filled site in Athens you can’t miss."
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Get there early to avoid the crowds (or go at night with a date and a bottle of wine), and don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes for the climb up.
Afar Magazine
"Catching the Erechtheion of the Acropolis on a clear day. Catching the Erechtheion of the Acropolis on a clear day. Catching the Erechtheion of the Acropolis on a clear day."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"More than any other monument, the Parthenon epitomises the glory of Ancient Greece."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Parthenon, a Doric temple, was built in the era of Pericles by Iktinos, under the direction of Phidias."
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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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