Roman Theatre of Trieste
Teatro Romano di Trieste
A Roman theatre ruin built in the 1st century, its semicircular seating carved into the hillside, which only came back to light during urban redevelopment in 1938.
The theatre was built during the Augustan to Trajanic period and could originally seat about 3,500 to 6,000 spectators, when it stood right on the coastline. What remains are the seating, the orchestra and the stage foundations, now surrounded by modern streets. You can view it for free over the railing from the road. Theatre and music performances are sometimes staged here in summer. It lies between Piazza Unità d'Italia and the San Giusto hill, so it's easy to stop by on the way up the hill.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione
- Cathedral of San Giusto
- Castle of San Giusto
- Arco di Riccardo
- Canal Grande & Borgo Teresiano
- Caffè Tommaseo
- Caffè degli Specchi
- Teatro Verdi