The Roman Theatre of Catania

Catania, Italy

The Roman Theatre of Catania was built in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD to the remains of earlier Greek theatre. It had seats for 7000 visitors.

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Founded: 1st century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Italy

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arie langelaar (6 months ago)
Very nice theater in quite a good state for the age. Nice to see it's partially reconstructed for visits and concerts. Could use some attention with cleaning and signs/information. Also, please take the little time to organize after a concert, bit unprofessional to leave all stuff in the hallways etc.
John Maxsween (6 months ago)
This is the oldest theatre in Catania and was built by the Romans in the first century CE over a pre-existing Greek building. Full price tickets were €7 per person, but they have discounts for students, military & senior citizens. It was very cool to see the variety of construction mediums used, from lava rock to stone to marble.
Renferd Fernandes (7 months ago)
It's a nice historical place to visit, although I feel the entry fee is a bit too much. 7 € for entry to a place which is not very big is a bit too much.
Anita Broka (9 months ago)
Definitely, DEFINITELY recommend visiting! Very beautiful, interesting place! On an ordinary street in Catania, behind the apartment buildings, such beauty is hidden in the yard! Not big, but worth a look!
Joan Cartales (10 months ago)
Mixed Greek and Roman theater. Partially restored. Lots of stairs. Very little information about the history of the place, and you had better read Italian if you want to know anything that is on the placards. Much of it was roped off during our visit. Still in use for performances.
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