Anfiteatro Romano
Anfiteatro Romano
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Giuseppe Cincindella
Rosyth, UK1,656 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Walking along the city centre you can see this beautiful amphitheatre. Nice structure, discovered around 1930, probably there's another part of it still to find underground.
Written 9 October 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,648 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I've visited dozens of Greek and Roman amphitheaters all over their ex Empires territories throughout Europe and Middle East, however this is the first (and probably only) semi-amphitheater.
The layout is very interesting and unusual as there's only one half visible, which was excavated in 1930's. The other half will probably never be excavated as it's beneath the central square residential area.
It is one of few free attractions in Lecce - the site is entirely visible from the street and from the tourist office beside.
The layout is very interesting and unusual as there's only one half visible, which was excavated in 1930's. The other half will probably never be excavated as it's beneath the central square residential area.
It is one of few free attractions in Lecce - the site is entirely visible from the street and from the tourist office beside.
Written 5 October 2023
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA13,464 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
It is located adjacent to the Piazza Sant'Oronzo. It was discovered in 1938 when a small village was demolished to make room for the construction of the Bank of Italy. It was found to be in very good condition, and it was made available for viewing by the public.
Written 15 September 2023
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MILOUW
New York City, NY1,322 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The Roman amphitheater of Lecce is in the center of the city and was rediscovered not that long ago.
You cannot go inside and there is a fair amount of restoration work going on around it.
You cannot go inside and there is a fair amount of restoration work going on around it.
Written 20 April 2023
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JohnRegoPark
Rego Park, NY1,133 contributions
Sep 2022
This beautifully preserved half an amphitheater is located in downtown Lecce. It is fully visible from the street level, but it cannot be accessed by tourists. That's okay because you can pretty much see everything from the street, Apparently, more of the amphitheater could be excavated, but that's not possible because it would mean taking down adjacent buildings to do so. Well worth a look.
Written 6 October 2022
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,279 contributions
Apr 2022
Right in the centre of Lecce, it is amazing to see this amphitheatre in the middle of the piazza de Oronzo. Discovered in the early 20th century, a substantial portion of the site has been excavated and it is in remarkable condition. The decorative edge stones with animal relief clearly visible are particularly lovely. I also loved the poppies growing in the arena area.
Written 13 April 2022
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IDoLoveFood
Belgium667 contributions
Sep 2021
Remarkable, since it is somewhat right in the city centre and Italians have given it priority to the holy cow the car.
Written 21 November 2021
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Hans
Kwadendamme, The Netherlands2,912 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Thanks to Mussolini this is now visible to the public. He ordered excavation. Of course it is only half the size, the rest is hidden under the square. But it is still a nice piece of history.
Written 12 November 2021
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Mira V
Smarje Pri Jelsah, Slovenia347 contributions
Sep 2021
It is interesting to find some remnants of ancient times among the baroque gems of the old town centre. The amphitheatre is in a good shape, with all its major features preserved or renovated.
Written 31 October 2021
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Israel R
Ra'anana, Israel16,126 contributions
Aug 2019
The Anfiteatro Romana has been discovered in excavations conducted in 1938. Only part of the struture was discovered and some was also renovated. According to the findings, archeologists documented the the amphitheater to the first century BCE.
Written 19 July 2020
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I am visiting Lecce in June 2020
Are there any concerts scheduled at the anfiteatro at that time
José Antônio C
Porto Alegre, RS13 contributions
Onde posso encontrar mais informações sobre o anfiteatro? Vamos estar lá em junho!
amitante
Skerries, Ireland117 contributions
Hello, I have been told there are concerts in the Ampitheatre... will there be any between September 2nd and 9th? Thanks in advance!
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