Sutri Amphitheatre
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
This Roman theater was crafted into the local tuff rock and was rediscovered during the 19th-century.

📜 Roman amphitheater in Sutri, Italy, carved entirely into volcanic tuff rock.
🔍 Rediscovered in the 19th century, it's a unique example of Roman architecture, estimated to hold up to 9,000 spectators.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore an impressive ancient Roman amphitheater, a unique example of Roman architecture built 2nd-1st centuries BCE🚶‍♂️ Walk through a site that once held up to 9,000 spectators🌳 Part of a cultural-archaeological park with other historical sights⏳ See a predecessor to Rome's Colosseum, built centuries earlier🚶‍♀️ Major rest stop on Via Francigena pilgrimage trail vistas from the top

Why Avoid

👣 Unusually small steps, archaeologists lack clear explanation🚫 Necropolis tombs are empty and cannot be entered⚠️ Mithraeum has entry limits (15 people every 20 mins)

Tips

🎟️ Consider the Sutri Pass for combined entry to the park and Doebbing Museum.
🗺️ Combine your visit with other nearby archaeological and cultural attractions, including the Mithraeum.
🚶‍♀️ Good rest stop if hiking the Via Francigena.
🚗 Driving is the best option from Rome (1 hour).

Cost

💰 Adults €8 (Amphitheater & Mithraeum), €5 (Amphitheater only). Sutri Pass €15.🆓 Free for Sutri residents, under 18s, disabled, journalists. Reduced options available.

Hours

🕒 Nov-Mar: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun/holidays 10am-5pm. Apr-Oct: Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Closed Mon, Dec 24-25.

Services

♿ Accessible🐾 Pets allowed🧺 Picnic area🅿️ Easy parking🧸 Children's games

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