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Odeon of Kos
The Odeon of Kos, was one of the most significant buildings of the ancient city. It is located in the south western quarter of what was the Roman city of Kos which is also home to some aristocratic urban villas like the Casa Romana. It was built between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD on the site of a precedent public building probably serving as the bouleuterion (council chamber) of the town. Although the conservatory was built to host music competitions, it was also used as the seat of the Senate, which gave honors to prominent citizens of the island. The city’s public body which did not have any political power as stated by inscription testimonies.
It was discovered and excavated by Italian archeologist Luciano Laurenzi in 1929 and then restored by the Italian Archaeological Expedition, yet the main reconstruction was carried out between 1994-1999 by a ream of Greek archaeologists under the supervision of the Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities. The building was roofed in antiquity and although seems to be rather small, it could accommodate up to 750 people in ancient times. It has a total of 14 rows of seat, 9 of which were restored in the 1990s with only the top 5 rows left as they were. The nine rows were divided by a corridor into two cornices, the lower of which was divided into four-tiered stands. Under the cavea lied two semicircular porticos and a series of rooms that served either as shops or workrooms. The form of the scene has the shape of a pentagon and is made of two parts, the proscenium and backstage area, communicating with each other with three entrances. On both sides of the scene were more doors leading to the aisle. The orchestra was circular and decorated with marble. The inner galleries of the Odeon were decorated with marble statues initially standing in niches; Amongst the statues there was one of Hippocrates which is now on display at the Archaeological Museum of Kos.
The site is in excellent condition, even though it is no longer all original, so you can get a great feel of what it was like thousands of years ago. Nowadays, the Odeon hosts various cultural events organized mainly by local cultural clubs every summer as well as a photo exhibition of the Archaeological Institute of Aegean Studies. The Roman Odeon is found just outside the center of Kos Town and easily walkable from anywhere in the capital. Along with other Roman sites in Kos, the Odeon of Kos is well worth a visit when staying on the island. It’s also right next door to Casa Romana so you can definitely view both in one visit. There’s no entrance fee to visit the Odeon and there is a small car park right outside too.