Anfiteatro Romano (Roman Amphitheater), Assisi
The Roman Amphitheater of Assisi, standing close to one of the city's gateways, is a testament to ancient history, though little remains of its original grandeur. What survives is primarily an arch constructed from travertine wedges. Dating back to the early 1st century AD, the amphitheater once featured two tiers of seating steps, some of which are still visible today. Although much of its elliptical shape has faded over time, you can still trace its outline between the garden wall and the medieval buildings that now occupy the space once filled by spectators.
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Anfiteatro Romano (Roman Amphitheater) on Map
Sight Name: Anfiteatro Romano (Roman Amphitheater)
Sight Location: Assisi, Italy (See walking tours in Assisi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Assisi, Italy (See walking tours in Assisi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Assisi, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Assisi
Creating your own self-guided walk in Assisi is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
St. Francis' Assisi Walking Tour
A holy city for Christians, Assisi has been an eternal destination of pilgrimage since the 13th century for those venerating Saint Francis and wanting to the see where he was born, worked, died and was buried. As the birthplace of one of Catholicism’s most revered saints (and one of Italy's two saintly patrons), Assisi holds religion very close to its heart.
The entire city-sanctuary –... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
The entire city-sanctuary –... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Assisi Introduction Walking Tour
Assisi is located on the western slope of Mount Subasio. It is 1,300 feet above sea level, overlooking the rivers Topino and Chiasicio. It is a walled city with narrow, twisting streets and alleys. It originally was known as Assisium. Successively Umbrian, Etruscan and Roman, it became a Ghibelline commune in the 11th century.
There were clashes with Guelph Perugia. In the battle of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
There were clashes with Guelph Perugia. In the battle of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles