Verona Arena

After the Colosseum and the Campania Amphitheatre, which served ancient Capua, Verona Arena (Arena di Verona) is a magnificent Roman amphitheatre that was constructed in the first century AD.

The arena suffered after the decline and fall of the Empire, as did many other similar Roman structures, and it was pillaged for masonry during the Middle Ages. Despite this, Verona Arena still stands in outstanding condition today and continues to hold a variety of events, operas, and outdoor shows after some repair.

The first and least-remaining of the three elliptical rings of arches that formed up the Verona Arena, which was constructed outside the city walls in 30 AD, are the second and third rings. A variety of ancient entertainment, including the renowned gladiatorial games, would have been held in the arena, which in its heyday could accommodate up to 30,000 spectators.

One of the best-preserved ancient structures of its sort, the Verona Arena is now known throughout the world for its breathtaking opera performances. The Verona Arena is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and has 44 levels of seats that can accommodate 22,000 people. Visitors can ascend to the highest level during the day to see the entire stadium and the surrounding area. The Verona Arena is magnificently illuminated at night, showing the finest in Roman construction.

Location: Verona, Italy