Photos of Verona Arena

The Verona Arena is located near the Piazza Bra (Pza.Bra) in the city center and is second only to the Colosseum in Italy. The theater was built in the 1st century AD, and it still retains its original appearance. Various large-scale opera performances will be held during the opera festival from July to September every year. The entire ancient Roman theater is oval, with a long diameter of 152 meters, a short diameter of 128 meters, and a height of 30 meters. It can accommodate more than 30,000 people. Entering the interior of the theater and climbing the observation deck, you can enjoy the entire theater and the city. Since 1913, traditional outdoor operas have been staged from July to September every year. Thousands of opera lovers gather in Verona during this period to celebrate this annual event and enjoy Carmen, Tosca", "Turandot" and other world famous dramas. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder are frequent visitors here.