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We visited the larger of the two theatres, which are located next to each other, in the Insula 7 of the Regio VIII, on the Via Stabiana. The Teatro Grande was built in the II. century BC. It was heavily damaged during the eruption in 79 AD, only a relatively small portion of the auditorium is original (the white stones), the rest is a reconstruction. Nevertheless, it is a big theatre for 5000 spectators, showing us that in ancient time people loved to watch comedies and tragedies in a theatre. The inhabitants of ancient Pompeii also held political debates in this theatre.…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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You have to take a local guide to enjoy this realm. The area and surrounds are not kept in best of state.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Our guide said this theater is still being used for some concerts. Considering it is over 2000 years old, it still is amazing.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Still in use today as a venue for theatrical and musical performance, this theater when reconstructed in 80 BC could seat approximately 5000 spectators. It is a well-preserved example of Teatro’s during the Roman time. An interesting sidelight is the urinal along the walkway
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Date of experience: April 2019
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An ancient amphitheatre that still gets used today - shows you how the ancients got the acoustics just right! The first few steps are completely original - was so cool to sit in the same place.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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