Roman Theatre of Trieste, Roman theatre in central Trieste, Italy
The Roman Theatre of Trieste is an ancient site with stone seating carved into the hillside that once held thousands of spectators. The remains are partially excavated in the city center and open to external viewing, while artifacts are kept at the nearby San Giusto Castle.
This structure was built in the late first century BC during a period of significant Roman expansion in the region. After antiquity it disappeared beneath residential buildings until its rediscovery in 1814, followed by major excavations in the 1930s.
The site continues to host performances and artistic events during summer months in its original setting. This active use connects the ancient past directly to contemporary city life.
The site is located on Via del Teatro Romano in the city center and can be viewed from outside throughout the year at no cost. To see the actual artifacts, visitors can access the museum collections housed at San Giusto Castle, situated on the hill above.
Beneath the remains sits an underground passage that once connected backstage areas with external walkways during Roman times. This infrastructure reveals how thoughtfully the Romans engineered such complex structures for smooth operations.
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