Veneto theatres and Amphitheatres during the Roman Age – I

The Roman age buildings for entertainment represent the most suggestive monuments of the Roman architecture. In Veneto there are some well preserved examples of Romans buildings for entertainment: the theatre, characterized by its semicircular structure and assigned to tragedies, comedies and mimes, and the amphitheatre, characterized by its elliptic structure and used for gladiatorial performances. The trip (to be integrated with route "Veneto theatres and amphitheatres during the Roman age – II") leads you to discover theatres and amphitheatres of west Veneto, starting from the extraordinary examples found in Verona, perfectly visitable thanks to their optimal preservation. Then you’ll move to Vicenza to get in contact with the ancient Vicetia theatre original history simply by walking in the Berga district and by visiting the Civic Museum. After the Roman age many buildings had been built on the theatre but they still maintain its external curvilinear shape.

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
The trip will last one day travelling by car or by train (52 Km) from Verona to Vicenza and on foot in the towns center (1,5 + 0,7 km). It is recommended not to park in the historical town center.