Roman Theater - Lecce, Italy
N 40° 21.083 E 018° 10.233
34T E 259705 N 4470601
Lecce’s Roman Theater is thought to have been constructed during the Augustus period (between 27 B.C. and 14 A.D.). The theater (minus the top two tiers) was excavated in the 1930s and can be viewed from the street that passes behind it.
Waymark Code: WMRCW3
Location: Puglia, Italy
Date Posted: 06/10/2016
Views: 1
A city called Sybar existing at the time of the Trojan War and founded by the Messapii was conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC, receiving the new name of Lupiae.
Under the emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD) the city was moved 3 kilometres (2 miles) to the northeast, taking the name of Licea or Litium. Lecce had a theater and an amphitheater and was connected to the Hadrian Port (the current San Cataldo).
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
Admission Fee: Not listed
Opening days/times: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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