The Roman Amphitheatre is an archeological site from the Roman era located on the south area of the “walled city”. It was probably built by the Emperor Adrian (117-138 A.D), and is a testament of the strategic importance that Arezzo played for the “Eternal City”.

The monument has undergone several transformations and was explored for the first time around 1915. Excavations, interrupted due to the war, were resumed in 1926. Since 1950 the monument has undergone periodic restorations that have completely uncovered it. On one side of the perimeter of this ellipsoidal structure, the Monastery of S. Bernard was built in the XIV century.

Today, it is the house of the Gaio Cilnio Mecenate Archeological Museum. Built for celebrations and city festivities, the Roman amphitheatre of Arezzo could house 80,000 people. Today it hosts events, shows and concert during the summertime. Its story and several Roman era ruins are preserved in the Archeological Museum rooms.

It is a must-see for people who want to dive into Antique Rome in Arezzo and esperience the greatness of this magnificient age.