The first Roman beautiful ancient amphitheaters were constructed in the 1st century from timber and, these were designed in a rotated shape that joins two theaters side by side. All over the world, about 230 ancient Roman amphitheaters have been found during the Roman period. These amphitheaters were utilized for many events, like gladiators, wars, chariot races, executions, etc. Some of them are still used now for concerts, bullfights, and theatrical work. The 10 beautiful ancient Roman amphitheaters in the world are listed here.
10: Uthina Amphitheater
Roman’s colony “Uthina” is in Tunisia. That was a major way to go to Cartage from the south and west of the country. Its archeological part had an amphitheater that could attract around 16000 visitors. Its lower part is dug into the hill while the curves are above the floor. The seats of the arena are not related to ancient Roman amphitheaters, and that was rebuilt recently.
9: The Colosseum
No doubt, the Colosseum is the most popular and consists of beautiful ancient Roman amphitheaters and UNESCO sites. It is also the best place for tourists in Rome. Concrete and stones are used in its structure. This place is considered a great work of Roman architects. This large amphitheater could assemble 50,000-80,000 spectators without trouble. The Colosseum was manufactured between the centuries 70-80 A.D.
8: Arles Amphitheater
Arles amphitheater was founded in the 90 A.D. during the period of Emperor Augustus. It is in France that can accommodate 20,000 visitors easily. This beautiful oldest Roman amphitheater is still used for bullfighting and concerts only in the summer period. It is marked by beautiful ancient Roman amphitheaters.
7: Nimes amphitheater
It was built at the last of the 1st century and accommodated approximately 24,000 spectators. The ground of Nimes was one of the largest Roman ancient beautiful amphitheaters in the world. It modernized in the year 1863 and now serves as a bull ring and other festivals. At present, it has a capacity for 16,000 viewers.
6: Verona Arena
It is one of the 3rd largest beautiful ancient amphitheaters in the world that survived the Roman period. Its outer part which has white and pink limestone was destroyed as a result of the major earthquake in 1117. But its inner part is well preserved and still used currently for opera performances. It could host around 30,000 spectators. Throughout it used for centuries to host multiple demonstrations, athletic competitions, and tournaments in the Middle Ages.
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5: Amphitheater of EL Djem
El Djem was Tunisia’s third largest beautiful ancient Roman amphitheater in the world, after the destruction of Rome’s Colosseum and Capua. It was made in the early 3rd century and hosted 35,000 spectators in a day. Its main structure remained in good condition until the 17th century. It is used for making movies in some scenes of the Oscar award film Gladiator. Now it is famous for tourists in Tunisia.
4: Pula Arena
Pula Arena is the 6th biggest beautiful ancient Roman amphitheater and a well-conserved monument of Croatia. This built-in the 1st century accommodated over 26,000 spectators. Many houses used stones from this Arena Pula in the 5th century. But, fortunately, this practice stopped before the destruction of the whole structure. Now it is used for a variety of functions and festivals during summer.
3: Pompeii Spectacula
The volcanic Vesuvius exploded in 79 A.D and covered the whole town “Pompeii” with ash and soil. Luckily, just here preserved two theaters and the amphitheater as a result of the eruption. Pompeii was spectacularly built in 70 B.C. and is the most ancient beautiful Roman amphitheater in the world. It hosted around 20,000 viewers that are equal to the whole population of Pompeii. Unfortunately in 59 A.D, a violent disturbance broke out among Pompeii’s fans and the senate banned any further games there for about 10 years.
2: Pozzuoli Amphitheater
Pozzuoli amphitheater consists of the largest beautiful ancient Roman amphitheater in the world. It could host 50,000 audiences. Under the era of Emperor Vespasian initiated its construction and probably completed it under his son’s rule Titus. Its cavernous areas are very well maintained as well as the animals’ cages. Later it was abandoned and some parts were buried under ash as a result of an eruption of the volcanic Solfatarain.
1: Tarragona Amphitheater
It was built in the 2nd century and used for many purposes for years, including a prison in the 18th century. It can accommodate 15,000 audiences and it has a large space measuring almost 130-120m. This beautiful amphitheater constructed in the Roman city of Tarraco is now called Tarragona in north-east Spain. Later than the closing of prisons, it was discarded even up to the 20th century. Bryant Foundation gave funds to recover the theater.
