Pompeii - Via dell'Abbondanza (Triangular forum)
Beyond the forum the Via dell'Abbondanza, one of the principal streets of the ancient town, continues east, to the right of the Building of Eumachia, towards the new excavations. The second street on the right (Via dei Teatri) leads to the tree-shaded Triangular Forum, intended mainly for theater-goers, which is entered through a fine arcade. On the south side of this little square are the remains of a Greek temple; facing this, to the east, are barracks for gladiators.
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Large Theater
Adjoining the northern half of the Triangular Forum, built into the sloping ground, is the Large Theater (Teatro Grande), which could seat some 5,000 spectators and is now used for "Son et lumière" shows in summer. From the top row there are fine views.
Little Theater
Adjoining the Large Theater in Pompeii the better preserved Little Theater (Teatro Piccolo), the earliest example of a roofed Roman theater (c. 75 B.C.); with seating for 1,500, was used mainly for musical performances.
