The Roman Odeon of Patras is located in Ano Poli, west of Patras Medieval Castle.

According to Pausanias, the conservatory was built before the Theatre of Herodes Atticus (Herodion), although it was not as impressive, probably in the 1st century AD.
We have little knowledge for the period of its operation.

What is certain though, is that over the years the Roman Odeon gradually ceased to function and got covered with soil and buildings. This was its state until 1889, when the filling of the harbor was decided and soil needed to be taken from Strani hill. It is during this work that the almost forgotten conservatory was revealed.

The Roman Odeon was restored in 1956, gaining back its original form. Today the Roman Odeon is active, organizing numerous worth watching events, and its marble stands can accommodate over 2000 spectators.

But even when no event takes place, the Roman Odeon is a beautiful archaeological site and a visit will surely delight you.