Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily
This is the second largest ancient theatre in Sicily, after the one in Syracuse. It was originally built in the Hellenistic age of the 3rd century BCE. It was almost entirely rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, much of the later work being done in brick. There is a view of the sea from the site, with Mt Etna also visible from the other side of the site. The theatre has a diameter of 129m (390ft), the caves, or seating area, could accommodate up to 2,400 spectators. The proscenium, the stage area, and the scena behind are better preserved than they often are at Classical theatre sites. The pen sketch took about 35 minutes, the colour bein added later to draw out the different materials.
Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily
This is the second largest ancient theatre in Sicily, after the one in Syracuse. It was originally built in the Hellenistic age of the 3rd century BCE. It was almost entirely rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, much of the later work being done in brick. There is a view of the sea from the site, with Mt Etna also visible from the other side of the site. The theatre has a diameter of 129m (390ft), the caves, or seating area, could accommodate up to 2,400 spectators. The proscenium, the stage area, and the scena behind are better preserved than they often are at Classical theatre sites. The pen sketch took about 35 minutes, the colour bein added later to draw out the different materials.