Teatro Antico - Catania, Italy
N 37° 30.187 E 015° 04.968
33S E 507318 N 4150690
The current layout of the theatre goes back to the Roman Age. But it is possible that it was built on a older Greek site whose existence is only told in literature (Speech of Alcibiade addressing the people of Catania during the Peloponnese War).
Waymark Code: WMVBWF
Location: Sicilia, Italy
Date Posted: 03/29/2017
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It was made of lava stone, while seats were of white limestone or marble (for important people), and had a capacity of up to 7000 spectators. In the Norman time, the theatre was largely despoiled of its marble that was re-used to build the Cathedral. Next to the theatre stands the Odeon, which is later in date. It served as a more intimate context for musical shows. Some galleries of unknown use are situated behind the cavea.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: €6.00
Opening days/times:
Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 17.00
Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
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