Arezzo - Roman Amphitheater

(Local Name: Anfiteatro Romano) The Roman Amphitheater (Anfiteatro Romano) in Arezzo, built in the A.D. second century, bears witness to the importance of the town in Roman times. In later centuries it suffered much dilapidation, being used as a convenient source of building stone for the town walls, the Church of San Bernardo, the seminary and other buildings. The amphitheater (121m/397ft long by 68m/223ft across), could accommodate between 8,000 and 10,000 spectators.