Ruins of two Roman theatres from the 2nd century AD, hidden in the heart of the old town. The larger theatre held 7,000 spectators while the smaller Odeon was used for music. Built from black lava stone with traces of Greek foundations.
Adults 6 Euro, reduced 3 Euro. Free on first Sunday of month
Morning hours for fewer crowds. The site is one of Catania's hidden gems and rarely crowded. Allow 30-60 minutes for a visit.
faq.subtitle Roman Theatre and Odeon
It's a Roman theatre from the 2nd century AD, but it was built on the foundations of an older Greek theatre. You can still see traces of the original Greek structure.
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