The Arena in Verona
Author: SerenaThe Arena is the main Roman monument in Verona: this is an amphitheatre built during the I century after Christ in the historical centre of this beautiful city. Its structure is perfectly preserved with its different series of tiers and with its squared marble blocks. Under its stalls there are many galleries and passages.
The Verona Arena
The Arena also is the most known monument in Verona and one of the symbols of this city. It has always been used for spectacular events: in the Roman period, for example, it was used for the fights among gladiators. From the Middle Age to the first part of the XVIII century it was used for jousting and tournaments.
Internal view of the Verona Arena
In 1913 the Arena became the most important open-air opera theatre in the world. During summertime there is here a very famous opera festival which involves many famous international singers. However in the Arena you can find many other fascinating events all year long especially at Christmas when there is an International Exhibition of nativity sets.
The Aida opera performed in the Verona Arena
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