Rating: 7,7/10 (292 votes) The Roman Amphitheater is one of the most popular tourist sites in Syracuse. The Amphitheater in Syracuse is the third largest Roman arena in Italy. The theater was erected in a circle during the reign of Octavian Augustus in the 1st century BC The internal passages through which wild animals were released into the arena and gladiators came out have been well preserved to our time. The theater's four entrances face the four cardinal directions. < We also recommend reading Castle of Castello Eurialo in Italy, resort of Sicily Topic: Roman amphitheater in Italy, Sicily resort. |