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very interesting but steps are somewhat steep so be careful climbing. The top area is a different level of Pompei than bottom so you get nice views from top of theater
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Date of experience: March 2020
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This is one of two theaters side by side in the southwest section of the ruins. This theater sat approximately 1500 people for performances aimed at the more educated residents of Pompeii. Just the orchestra area and a few rows of seats are accessible unlike the teatro grande. Overall a well-preserved structure.…
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Date of experience: April 2019
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You reach the amphitheatre after a good 20 minute walk from the Forum, along the maintenance street leading to the edge of this ancient city. As you walk you cannot help but wonder how many thousands of others have made this same journey both in ancient and modern times.Your walk takes you past numerous shops which presumably catered for those attending the games. The amphitheatre itself is in dip and cannot be seen from the street. You enter the arena through an imposing arched tunnel into a large space surrounded by numerous banks of stone seats. Under the banking of seats there is a tunnel which allowed spectators to reach their seats without having to step onto the arena floor. Sitting there viewing the arena brought to mind visions of the gladitorial games portrayed in numerous movies.…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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A small pearl in Pompeii, this theater has a special charm in the past where poems and songs were formed. The theater is really well maintained and going along the steps of the stands you have the feeling of going back in time
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Date of experience: October 2019
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After reading so much about Pompeii it was amazing to see how well the theatre was preserved. We were familiarized with the customs in the ancient culture.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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