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Verona Arena
Sports Recreation
4.7 (141177 reviews)
Well-preserved, Roman amphitheater, built to seat 20,000 people, hosting summer opera program.
P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
+39 045 800 5151
Did You Know?
Seating Capacity
The Verona Arena can hold up to 22,000 people, making it one of the largest amphitheaters in the world.
Seating Levels
The arena has 44 levels of seating, offering a variety of views for spectators.
Construction Date
The Verona Arena was built in 30 AD, making it one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters.
Ancient Entertainment
The arena hosted a variety of ancient entertainment, including the famous gladiatorial games.
Highlights from Reviews
• well-preserved structure
The Arena is very impressive from the outside and it is one of the best preserved amphitheatres of its kind.
• historical atmosphere
Walking inside feels like stepping back in time, and the scale of the structure is breathtaking.
• stunning architecture
The architecture is stunning, and the acoustics inside the amphitheater are phenomenal.
• hosts performances
Still hosts performances, which makes it even more magical.
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