Teatro antico e Odeon
Second-century Roman theatre with the nearby Odeon, in Catania’s historic centre, between Via Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Teatro Greco.
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About the museum
The ancient theatre of Catania stands on the slope of the Montevergine hill, in an area already inhabited in the Neolithic. Its present appearance dates from the 2nd century AD; the local population calls it the “teatro greco” (Greek theatre), although the visible structure is Roman and ancient sources mention a Greek theatre whose location is not entirely clear.
The building, made of lava stone and originally faced with marble, housed performances and public gatherings. Beside the theatre lies the Odeon, a smaller structure used for concerts and music and poetry contests. Over the centuries the area was occupied by houses, which hid the monument until excavations began at the end of the 19th century.
The complex is now managed by the Parco archeologico e paesaggistico di Catania e della Valle dell’Aci, which has its registered office here. Casa Liberti, a historic building that houses finds from the site, also forms part of the area.
Highlights
- Cavea of the Roman theatre in lava stone
- Adjacent Odeon
- Orchestra flooded by a spring
- Casa Liberti with finds from the site
- Operated by
- Parco archeologico e paesaggistico di Catania e della Valle dell’Aci (Regione Siciliana)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4European Union citizens aged 18 to 25 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
Free admission: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month (Domenica al museo, free Museum Sunday).
The ticket office is at the theatre.
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