ROMAN AMPHITHEATER
The Roman Amphitheater is located on a saddle between Guasco Hill and Cappuccini Hill, overlooking the port and the old town. According to archaelogists, it was built in the 1st century upon the foundations of a pre-existing Greek theather, during the reign of Emperor Augustus. It was then expanded during the reign of Trajan, at a time when the city was growing rapidly.
We owe its discovery, in 1810, to abbot and historian Antonio Leoni, who recognized Roman masonry within the walls and arches of the Bonarelli family’s palace.
The southern sector was excavated in 1930s by the Archaelogical Department of Le Marche. After an earthquake in 1972, further excavations revealed other parts of the amphitheater.
The adjacent buildings are home to the Regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture.
Reasons to visit:
- Travel back 2000 years
- Breathtaking view of the riviera
- A unique place
Openings:
As part of the activities provided for in the new three-year agreement 2025-2028 signed by the Ministry of Culture – Marche Museums Directorate and the City of Ancona – Department of Culture, the opening and guided tours service inside the Roman Amphitheater is active for the months of June, July and August.
Visits are always accompanied by guides.
This year, for the first time, the Roman Amphitheatre visiting season begins with special openings for the Easter holidays on Friday 3, Sunday 5 (Easter) and Monday 6 (Easter Monday) April.
Special openings: 3, 5 and 6 April:
– 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Guided tours (approx. 50 minutes), departing from the Marche National Archaeological Museum at 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
Regular openings: 10 April – 25 September
– Tuesdays at 10:00 AM – tour led by Museum staff, booking required (tel. 071 202602)
– Fridays and Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM – guided tours (approx. 50 minutes), departing from the Marche National Archaeological Museum at 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
Tickets:
Combined ticket: Amphitheatre + MAN Marche (includes guided tour of the Amphitheatre and independent visit to the Museum, also valid on the following opening day)
– Full price: €8.00
– Reduced (ages 18–25): €2.00
– Free: under 18 and categories entitled by law
Contacts:
Marche National Archaeological Museum – tel. +39 071 202602
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