Roman Theatre of Lecce, Roman theatre in historic center of Lecce, Italy
The Roman Theatre of Lecce features a horseshoe-shaped cavea measuring 75 meters in diameter and contained seating arrangements for 5,000 spectators during performances.
Construction of the theatre dates back to the 1st century AD during the Augustan period, representing a time when Lecce, known as Lupiae, held regional importance.
The theatre hosted comedies and tragedies, differentiating it from the nearby amphitheatre which was reserved for gladiatorial contests and animal fights.
Visitors can access the theatre through Via Arte della Cartapesta or Via Theutra, with the adjacent Roman Theater Museum displaying masks from Villa Adriana.
The structure remained hidden beneath Lecce's Baroque architecture until 1929, when workers uncovered the ancient cavea during standard building renovations.
Location: Lecce
Address: Via Arte della Cartapesta
GPS coordinates: 40.35139,18.17054
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:10
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