Roman amphitheatre of Trier, Roman amphitheatre in Trier, Germany
The Roman amphitheatre features stone seating areas, underground chambers, and multiple entrance passages designed to accommodate 20,000 spectators during events.
Built in the second century AD, this amphitheatre served as a central entertainment venue for Augusta Treverorum, the Roman administrative capital north of the Alps.
The structure hosted gladiatorial contests, public executions, and animal hunts, reflecting the entertainment preferences of Roman society in Germanic territories.
The amphitheatre opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM between March and November, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The underground chambers beneath the arena floor contained mechanical lifts used to raise animals and gladiators into the arena during performances.
Location: Trier
Operator: Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz
Part of: Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site, Augusta Treverorum
GPS coordinates: 49.74810,6.64889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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