In the North of the Greek Peloponnese Peninsula on the shores of the Gulf of Patras is located a picturesque port city of Patras. This is one of the largest cities in Greece with a rich cultural and historical heritage. One of the most interesting and famous attractions in Patras, of course, is the Roman Odeon, located in the upper part of the city.

The Odeon was built around 160 ad, during the heyday of the Roman Empire. According to the testimony of the ancient Greek historian Pausanias visited the city of Patras, 170 year, this is one of the most impressive conservatoires, which he had seen.

Centuries passed... many wars and a devastating earthquake buried the once magnificent structure under the debris of time, creating in its place the hill. Only in the late 19th century during the construction of the dam and the acute shortage of land for the embankment, it was decided to raze the hill and the world was the ruins of the ancient Roman Odeon. Were initiated large-scale restoration work, and the Odeon and the adjacent land declared important archaeological sites. During the excavations there were found unique Roman mosaics and other ancient artifacts. In 1956, the work was finished. The Odeon was able to recreate almost intact.

Today, the Roman Odeon is one of the most significant extant historical and architectural monuments of Patras. In the summer it is used as an outdoor theater for concerts, plays and other cultural events. The odeum at Patras is famous for its excellent acoustics, and its capacity is more than 2000 people.