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Amphitheater Description

(Local Name: Arena di Verona) The Roman Amphitheater (Arena) in Verona, one of the largest of its kind, was built in the reign of Diocletian (about A.D. 290). Of the outer wall only four arches on the north side have survived. With its 44 rows of seating it can accommodate some 22,000 spectators; from the top rows there are fine views. The overall length of the structure was 152m/176yd, its height 32m/16ft. In July and August a famous opera festival is held in the Arena.

Verona is part of the summer festival circuit which also includes Bayreuth and its Wagner operas and Salzburg. The Verona performances usually run from mid-July to mid-August.

Hobbies & Activities category: Opera house or company; Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical; Festival of arts of short duration; Theatrical hall or company

Address

Roman Amphitheter
Piazza Brà
I-37100 Verona
Italy

http://www.arena.it

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