Teatro Greco Romano, Catania

Name: Teatro Greco Romano
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy

#52 among attractions in Catania

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Facts and practical information

The Roman Theater of Catania consists of site with the ruins of two open air semicircular Ancient Roman theaters, located between Piazza San Francesco, via Vittorio Emanuele, via Timeo and via Teatro Greco in the center of Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy. The site consists of the larger theater and a smaller semicircular theater, an Odeon. The structure is part of the Parco archeologico greco-romano di Catania. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°30'7"N, 15°4'54"E

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Via Vittorio EmanueleCatania (Centro Catania)Catania Italy

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Teatro Greco Romano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, San Nicolò l'Arena, Castello Ursino, Terme della Rotonda.

~1950 ftE
Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
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San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania
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Castello Ursino, Catania
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Terme della Rotonda, Catania
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San Francesco Borgia, Catania
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~1630 ftE
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Piazza del Duomo, Catania
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~1110 ftNW
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Conservatorio delle Verginelle di Sant'Agata, Catania
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~1040 ftNW
Monastery, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania
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~1090 ftE
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San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata, Catania
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~1920 ftNE
Baroque-style church dating to 1768
Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Greco Romano?

Nearby attractions include Santa Rita in Sant’Agostino, Catania (2 min walk), Museo Emilio Greco, Catania (5 min walk), Museo Belliniano, Catania (5 min walk), Museo Civico Belliniano, Catania (5 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Greco Romano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Greco Romano:

Bus

Garibaldi-Politi • Lines: 504M, 632, 642 (2 min walk)
Vittorio Emanuele II-Tineo • Lines: 504M, 632, 642 (3 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (15 min walk)
Catania Centrale (27 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)