Taormina Ancient Theatre Tickets with Audio Guide
Taormina
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Taormina
Stroll amidst a blend of Roman and Greek architectural marvels while listening to an informative pre-recorded commentary, at a 3rd century theatre.
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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This experience gives you access to an audio guide. Accessible over your phone and available in 5 languages, these audio guides offer tidbits about the theatre and allow you to explore the space at your own pace.
Annually, crowds flock to Taormina's Ancient Theater, drawn by its rich history and the beauty of this ancient relic. Carved into Sicilian hills, this well-preserved testament to Ancient Greece and Rome, initially constructed by Philistides in the 3rd century BC, underwent extensive Roman renovations. It was transformed over the centuries, serving as a venue for classical plays and later as an amphitheater for gladiatorial combat.
The ancient Amphitheater offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Naxos to the south and the Strait of Messina with the Calabrian coast to the north. The structure itself comprises 3 sections: the stage, the orchestra, and the cavea. Two spacious side rooms flank the stage and stalls. Back then, it accommodated around 10,000 spectators (today, the capacity is 4,500). This venue continues to host opera and theater performances, standing strong over 2,000 years after its inception.
You can discover fragments of 3rd century BC painted plaster, Gymnasium remnants, and Greek inscriptions like the Strategists' tables in the Theatre. Roman relics include a calendar, consuls' lists by the baths, and a 2nd-century AD sarcophagus, a stone coffin, adorned with inscriptions, used to hold and protect the remains of the deceased.