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The Roman Odeion of Patras is an impressively reconstructed building of Roman times. It is considered that it was built in the years of August and was the continuation of the Roman market of the city. According to Pausanias, the Conservatory is older than the Herod Conservatory, i.e. it was built before 161 AD. Its reconstruction lasted from 1959 to 1963 and was carried out on the initiative and at the personal expense of the architect Ioannis Vassilios, who was later honored by the Municipality of Patras and the Academy of Athens. This point of interest is Plain and Urban. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is accessible through public transport. It has no fee or ticket. Visitable hours: Winter: MON, WED - SUN: 8.30-15.30, Summer: MON,WED - SUN: 8.30-16.00, Closed on Tuesday. Source of photographic material: Wikipedia and Odysseus portal, copyright belongs to YPOA.