Roman Amphitheatre
Amphitheater Trier
A Roman amphitheatre built around AD 100 that could hold nearly 20,000 spectators. You can walk into the underground chambers where gladiators and wild beasts waited.
The amphitheatre was built into the slope of the Petrisberg hill, with the terrain shaped into seating. It could hold about 18,000 to 20,000 spectators for gladiator fights and animal hunts. Grassy terraces surround the oval arena. Beneath the center, underground chambers preserve the remains of timber lifting mechanisms, so you can imagine wild animals rising from below. In summer, the 'Roman Festival' and open-air performances are often held here. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tickets cost about 6 euros. It is a 10-minute walk east from the Imperial Baths.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
- Imperial Baths
- Electoral Palace & Palace Garden
- Basilica of Constantine (Aula Palatina)
- Museum am Dom
- Church of Our Lady
- Trier Cathedral
- Hauptmarkt