Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse
Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse, Roman amphitheatre in Italy
The Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse is one of the largest of its kind ever constructed by the ancient Romans.
Carved directly out of rock around the 3rd century AD, it was used for gladiatorial events.
It represents the impressive legacy of Roman engineering and entertainment.
Situated in the archaeological park of Neapolis in Syracuse, it is a significant tourist attraction.
One of its distinctive features includes a system meant to flood the arena for water games.
Location: Syracuse
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