Sferisterio di Macerata
Sferisterio di Macerata, Open-air stadium in Macerata, Italy
The Sferisterio di Macerata is a unique open-air stadium built in the 19th century.
Constructed in 1829, it was originally used for a ball game known as pallone al bracciale.
Today, it hosts the annual Macerata Opera Festival, attracting opera enthusiasts from around the world.
The stadium can accommodate up to 7,000 spectators.
Its neoclassical architecture and elongated shape distinguish it from traditional circular amphitheaters.
Location: Macerata
Inception: 1829
Architect: Ireneo Aleandri
Official opening: 1829
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Capacity: 10000
Address: piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 10
Website: sferisterio.it
Source: Wikimedia
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