Piazza del Duomo, Catania
Search results
People also ask
Where was the ancient theatre of Taormina built?
What is the Greek Theatre of Taormina known for?
Was there a Hellenistic theatre at Taormina?
Why was Taormina a Roman theatre?
Coordinates: 37°51′8″N 15°17′32″E. The ancient theatre of Taormina ( Italian: Teatro antico di Taormina) is an ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Sicily, built in the third century BC. History. A Hellenistic theatre stood at Taormina from around the third century BC. The remains of another Hellenistic building have been found under the Roman cavea.
In the ancient theater of Taormina, elements of the original Greek theater coexist today with additions made during the Roman Empire. The combination of these architectural elements and the landscape that includes Capo Sant’Andrea, the Strait of Messina and Mount Etna make this one of the most fascinating and exciting sites in Sicily.
The Greek-Roman theatre, part of the Archaeological Park of Naxos and Taormina, comprises three areas: the stage, the orchestra and the cavea. The stage in front of the cavea is where the actors acted and, according to reconstruction by specialists, this area was adorned with two orders of columns, one superimposed on the other.
The largest Ancient Theatre in Sicily after that of Syracuse. Today, the Ancient Theatre of Taormina retains its original Greek structure, as well as much of the brick building from the Roman era. The stage front substantially retains its original form, also thanks to a (highly controversial) 19th-century restoration.
Greek Theatre in Taormina. The ancient theatre is without question the most important feature for sight-seers in Taormina, also because for its very fortunate natural setting, with splendid view toward the Calabrian coast, the Ionian coast of Sicily and the spectacular cone of Etna. The construction of the amphitheater starts probably by the ...
- Via Teatro Greco, 40, Taormina, 98039
- EUR
Apr 20, 2021 · Taormina Amphitheatre (Teatro Greco Romano) in Sicily was initially built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC before being rebuilt and enlarged by the Romans. While known as an amphitheatre, the site is actually an ancient theatre – not the gladiatorial arena of the type normally meant by the term.
Find on Map. The ancient theater of Taormina is situated on the hill of Monte Tauro, overlooking the Ionian Sea, in Sicily, Italy. Closest Landmark : Piazza IX Aprile (1 km away) Getting to the Ancient Theater of Taormina in Taormina. By public transportation.
