Roman theatre, Verona

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The Roman theatre of Verona (Italian: Teatro Romano di Verona) is an ancient Roman theatre in Verona, northern Italy. It is not to be confused with the Roman amphitheatre known as the Verona Arena.

History

The theatre was built in the late 1st century BC. Before its construction, two walls were built alongside the

and the Ponte Postumio, to protect it against floods.

Today only remains of the edifice are visible, recovered starting from around 1830. They include the

. Part of the cavea was occupied by the church of S. Siro, built in the 10th century and restored in the 14th century.

At the top of the hill there was an ancient temple, built on a series of terraces.

See also

• List of Roman theatres

External links

• Page at verona.com

45°26′50.7″N 11°0′5.9″E / 45.447417°N 11.001639°E / 45.447417; 11.001639