Catania - Ancient Theater

(Local Name: Teatro Romano) Going a few meters northwards from the Piazza Mazzini in Catania we reach the Via Vittorio Emanuele, which also begins at the Piazza del Duomo and is therefore within the limits of the ancient city. Here, on the southern slope of the old acropolis, is the Teatro Romano (entrance Via Vittorio Emanuele 266). It was built in the second century B.C. on the site of a Greek building. The auditorium has a diameter of 100m/328ft with two perimeter passages. The steps are made of lava, the orchestra and seating rows being covered in marble.