Roman amphitheatre of Lecce

The limestone amphitheatre measures 102 by 83 meters with an arena of 53 by 34 meters, accommodating 25,000 spectators during Roman times.

Construction workers discovered the amphitheatre in 1901 while digging for a bank, revealing a structure that remained buried for centuries beneath city buildings.

The amphitheatre hosted morning animal fights, midday public executions, and afternoon gladiatorial contests during its active period in the second century.

Visitors can observe most of the structure from street level, as only part of the amphitheatre has been excavated due to surrounding historical buildings.

The excavated portion reveals ancient wall illustrations depicting gladiators in combat against various animals including bulls, lions, and bears.

Location: Lecce

Capacity: 25000

Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas

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GPS coordinates: 40.35329,18.17257

Latest update: June 3, 2025 14:03