Roman Theatre, Benevento

Name: Roman Theatre
Address: Piazza Ponzio Telesino, Benevento, 82037, Italy
Telephone: +39 0824 47213

#4 among attractions in Benevento

Concerts and shows, Top attraction, Arenas and stadiums, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman edifice in Benevento, southern Italy. It was built in the 2nd century by emperor Hadrian near the city's cardo maximus. Abandoned in Lombard times, it is now surrounded by the medieval Rione Triggio. ()

Local name: Teatro romano di Benevento Coordinates: 41°7'51"N, 14°46'18"E

Address

Piazza Ponzio TelesinoBenevento 82037 Italy

Contact

+39 0824 47213

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Roman Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Trajan, Rocca dei Rettori, Benevento Cathedral, Santa Sofia.

0.4 miE
Landmark Roman triumphal arch
Arch of Trajan, Benevento
11 min walk • The Arch of Trajan is an ancient Roman triumphal arch in Benevento, southern Italy. It was erected in honour of the Emperor Trajan across the Via Appia, at the point where it enters the city.
0.6 miE
Museum, Pre-romanesque architecture, View point
Rocca dei Rettori, Benevento
15 min walk • Rocca dei Rettori is a castle in Benevento, southern Italy. It currently houses the Museum of the Samnium.
~740 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Benevento Cathedral, Benevento
4 min walk • Benevento Cathedral is a church in Benevento, southern Italy. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishops of Benevento. It dates from the Lombard foundation of the Duchy of Benevento, in the late 8th century, but after its destruction during Allied bombings in the course of World War II, it was largely rebuilt in the 1960s.
0.6 miE
, Church, Pre-romanesque architecture
Santa Sofia, Benevento
16 min walk • Santa Sofia is a Roman Catholic church in the town of Benevento, in the region of Campania, in southern Italy; founded in the late-8th century, it retains many elements of its original Lombard architecture.
~1900 ftE
Church
San Bartolomeo, Benevento
10 min walk • San Bartolomeo Apostolo is a Roman Catholic basilica church located in piazza Federico Torre, along corso Garibaldi, in Benevento, region of Campania, Italy.
~1360 ftE
Palace
Palazzo Paolo V, Benevento
7 min walk • The Paul V Palace is a building in Benevento, located along Corso Garibaldi. It was the municipal seat from the period of Benevento's pontifical rule until the 1980 earthquake.
0.4 miE
Church, Architecture, Art gallery
Church of San Domenico, Benevento
11 min walk • The church of San Domenico is a Baroque church in Benevento; it is located in Piazza Guerrazzi. A convent is attached to it, which is now the seat of the Rectorate of the University of Sannio. Its garden houses Mimmo Paladino's Hortus Conclusus.
~90 ftSW
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Verità, Benevento
1 min walk • The church of Santa Maria della Verità is located in the city of Benevento in Piazza Caio Ponzio Telesino, in the Triggio district. It is built on the ruins of Benevento's Roman theater. It was called, and some still call it today, the new parish.
~1920 ftNW
41°8'6"N • 14°46'3"E
Basilica della Madonna delle Grazie, Benevento
10 min walk • Church
~1470 ftE
Church
Church of del Carmine, Benevento
8 min walk • The church of Santa Maria del Carmine, commonly called St. Anne's, is located in the city of Benevento on Corso Garibaldi.
0.5 miE
Church
Church of the Santissimo Salvatore, Benevento
13 min walk • The Church of the Holy Savior is located on Stefano Borgia Street in the city of Benevento.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roman Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Santa Maria della Verità, Benevento (1 min walk), Church of San Filippo Neri, Benevento (3 min walk), Church of San Donato, Benevento (4 min walk), Benevento Cathedral, Benevento (4 min walk).

How to get to Roman Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roman Theatre:

Bus

Teatro Romano • Lines: 16 (3 min walk)
Torre • Lines: 16, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Benevento Appia (9 min walk)
Benevento Rione Libertà (13 min walk)