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The third largest amphitheatre in the world is impressive, that is without doubt! Whilst somewhere like El Djem in Tunisia has an open space around its theatre so you can see it from afar, Verona's is more cramped into the centre although the Piazza Bra side has good views. But once you are inside, there is plenty to look at, even if the Roman looks are sometimes disturbed by seasonal opera productions. The theatre is 139 metres long and 110 metres wide and had space for most Verona citizens when it was completed in the year 30. It has been used for gladiator competitions of course, but was also the public execution place in the city for a while and has also seen bull fights and markets. It would have been in an even better condition were it not for an earthquake that hit Verona. That is when it lost most of its top parts so that today, you only see four arches in one corner which has come to be the city symbol on all things official. To me, the most impressive thing is its interior which is huge compared to other amphitheatres I've visited. The only annoying thing with the Arena is that they have allowed huge and modern commercial posters to be plastered all over the facade. I realise that it costs an awful lot of money to keep something like this in good shape but surely this must be one of the (many) national priorities in Italy?
Written May 21, 2005
Address: Piazza Bra
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The Arena di Verona is one of the best preserved Roman monuments. It was built in the 1.century A.D. - so it is almost 2000 years old! It is the third largest amphitheater in all Europe - truly impressive!!!
In the summer months, the arena hosts opera performances which take place from the end of June until August, a tradition since 1913. As many as 22000 spectators can enjoy those performances in a breathtaking atmosphere!
Personally I found the arena even more impressive than the Roman Collosseum - but this is just a very personal impression!
Updated May 16, 2005
Address: Piazza Bra, Verona
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The Roman amphitheatre Arena is the most renowned veronese monument. Today the Arena is set in the historical centre just at the end of Piazza Brà. Once upon a time, when the Romans built it up, the monument was located at the margins of the urban area, outside the circle of the walls. Through time it became the very symbol of the town The Arena has always served the special purpose of spectacular events (gladiators fightings during Romans age). Today the Arena hosts concerts and open-air works.
Open hours: 9.30-18.00
Holidays: 13.30-17.00
Closed: monda
Entrance: 1,50 euros
Written May 14, 2005
Address: Piazza Brà
Phone: (+39)0458003204
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This impressive building is still in use. It's the place to see the big Italian opera's.
Prices to visit an opera (in 2005) range from € 13,- to € 157,-.
Thanks to reconstruction works the Arena can sometimes not be visited.
Updated May 12, 2005
Phone: 045-8005151
Website: www.arena.it
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At most places you may not see the outside walls of the arena any more, as it was destroyed in an earthquake plenty of centuries ago and the inhabitants from Verona took away the stones to build and restore their own houses..
There is only a small part of the outside-facade left and you may see it on my picture. It simply was a seperate wall with walking-arcades for the visitors.
Updated May 12, 2005
Address: Piazza Bra / Via Mazzini
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The Arena of Verona is dating back to the year 30 A.D and is big enough for 25000 visitors today. The Arena was built by the Romans as a place to watch the fights of Gladiators against wild animals. In the Middleages it was partly destroyed, as people were trying to use the bricks in order to build their houses. In later times inquisition-trials were held there and people were also hanged directely after the trial there.
Updated May 11, 2005
Address: Verona - Piazza Bra
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Verona is home to the world's largest open-air ampitheatre. With an external axis measuring 152 by 123 metres, it dominates the landscape of Piazza Bra and Verona's city center. The outer ring rises thirty meters high and offers beautiful views of the surrounding city. In the summer, operas are held in the theatre. During the rest of the year, it is fun to just climb up all the stairs and imagine watching a battle to the death between man and lion! A restoration project is currently underway.
Written Apr 9, 2005
Address: Piazza Bra
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Part of the perimeter wall fell into the ruin, and remains today as fragment that towers above the arena. It is known to the locals as the "Ala", or wing.
In the 16th century a commission was designated to restore and preserve arena. That is why she is so good preserved today.
Updated Mar 12, 2005
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Okay, just for fun maybe, you can circle the Arena. Look at the structures & rub some of the marbles which made this Arena.
You can also go in for some top amazing city view. I didn't.
The ticket is about 3 Euros. Opening time is
Tuesday to Sunday :
9 :00 to 18 : 30.
Closed on Monday.
Updated Feb 11, 2005
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In the Old Roman period, it was here where nearly 20,000 spectators cheered, jeered, the gladiator battles, medieval excutions;
Now, the modern plays take the centrestage. Opera & Classical performances are being help here almost every good seasons.
When I was in Verona, there was an ads of Diana Krall would be playing her piano here as well.
Jazz & pop concerts are also make their marks in the Arena.
Updated Feb 11, 2005
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