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Roman Theatre of Benevento
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- Name
- Roman Theatre of Benevento
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Teatro Romano di Benevento
- Country:
- Italy
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 100AD - 199AD
- City/Town:
- Benevento
- Figure:
- Hadrian
- Resorts:
- Benevento,
- Related:
- Trajan Arch of Benevento , Museo del Sannio di Benevento,
about Roman Theatre of Benevento
The Roman Theatre of Benevento, known locally as Teatro Romano di Benevento, is a well-preserved semi-circular historic theatre built during the reign of the Ancient Roman Emperor, Hadrian.
Measuring 295 feet in diameter and constructed of rock, brick and cement, the Roman Theatre of Benevento was completed in approximately 126 AD and would have held up to 10,000 spectators.
Today, the lower part of the façade of the Roman Theatre of Benevento stands intact, with a series of twenty-five archways. Some of the stage scenery or “frons scenae” can still be discerned, notably parts of its doorways.
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contact details
Address: Teatro Romano di Benevento, Piazza Caio Ponzio Telesino, 82100 Beneven
Phone: +39 0824 47213
E-Mail: turismo@incampania.com
useful information
Directions:
The Roman Theatre of Benevento is in the city of Benevento. Train services operate between Benevento and Caserta (1 hr), Rome Termini (2 hrs) and Salerno (2.5 hrs). By car, Benevento is around 100km northeast of Napoli in Campania.
Ticket Information:
The Roman Theatre of Benevento is open daily, 9am-an hour before sunset. Closed 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec. Entry costs €2 (€1 reduced).
Links:
http://www.culturacampania.rai.it/site/en-GB/Cultural_Heritage/Archaelogical_areas_and_Nature_parks/Scheda/benevento_teatro.html
http://www.incampania.com/en/beniculturali.cfm?s=5&Menu_ID=200&Sub_ID=203&Info_ID=4368
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