Roman amphitheatre of Lucera

The Roman amphitheatre of Lucera is a large ruin built from stone blocks arranged in a circular structure. It could hold about 18,000 people and was one of the largest entertainment buildings in ancient southern Italy.

The amphitheatre was built in the early 1st century under Emperor Augustus when the city was growing and becoming wealthy. It was a sign of Rome's power and Lucera's important role in the region.

The amphitheatre was a place where the whole city gathered to watch fights and games as part of their daily life. It shows how important public spectacles were to Roman society and how people spent their leisure time.

The entrance is along Viale Augusteo and the site is open throughout the year. It is best to wear good shoes as the ground is uneven and there is little shade once you are inside the ruins.

This place was buried beneath soil and rubble for centuries and was only rediscovered in 1932. After being uncovered, large-scale excavation work began to reveal the original structures that had been hidden for so long.

Location: Lucera

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.50826,15.34485

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02