The Herodes Atticus Roman amphitheater, known locally as the Herodion, lies at the base of the southern slope of the Acropolis. It dates from the 2nd century AD and is literally minutes away from the Herodion Hotel.  Over the years it has welcomed some of the greatest names in the performing arts such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra, Nana Mouskouri and Liza Minelli.