Visits to the Roman Theatre

In the heart of the historic centre, nestled between the narrow streets and alleys, the Roman Theatre seems to suddenly blossom intact and almost complete. Built in the 2nd century A.D., it suffered the oblivion of forgetfulness for some time and remained buried among gardens and palaces, literally swallowed up by the 18th-century city until it was rediscovered in 1929, and entirely brought back to light. The opportunity to discover or learn more about the ancient cavea in which as many as four thousand spectators could be seated and where, among other things, a head of Asclepius and the statues of Athena, Artemis, Ares and Heracles were found, are the free guided tours, until October from Friday to Sunday, organised by the Regional Directorate of Apulia Museums, in collaboration with EP Original Art Experience.

Opening hours: 5pm to 8pm.

Info and reservations: www.visiteanfiteatrolecce.it