Benevento, Italy

Arch of Trajan
Benevento, Italy
The triumphal arch erected in honour of Trajan by the
senate and people of Rome in 114, has reliefs portraying
the triumph of Trajan against Dacia. The arch marked
the entrance to Benevento.

Teatro Romano di Benevento

Teatro Romano di Benevento

Teatro Romano di Benevento

Teatro Romano di Benevento
The Roman Theatre was built in the 2nd century
(126 AD)by emperor Hadrian near the city’s
cardo maximus (a north-south oriented street
in Roman cities, “main street”). The theatre is
still used today for plays & concerts. It originally
could house 10,000 - 15,000 spectators.

In the 18th century, the small church of
Santa Maria della Verità was built. Three
staircases led to a lower level, which was perhaps
used an entrance for artists.

Teatro Romano di Benevento