Remains of the gallery, 1st century BC
The Roman theater of Verona was built in the end of the 1st century BC, but through the ages had fallen in disuse and had been built upon to provide housing. In the 18th century Andrea Monga, a wealthy Veronese, bought all the houses that in time had been built over the theater, demolished them, and saved the monument.
The theater is one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Northern Italy.
A gallery once stood above the cavea (sitting area), today partially rebuilt as an arched loggia.
Verona. 2011
Remains of the gallery, 1st century BC
The Roman theater of Verona was built in the end of the 1st century BC, but through the ages had fallen in disuse and had been built upon to provide housing. In the 18th century Andrea Monga, a wealthy Veronese, bought all the houses that in time had been built over the theater, demolished them, and saved the monument.
The theater is one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Northern Italy.
A gallery once stood above the cavea (sitting area), today partially rebuilt as an arched loggia.
Verona. 2011