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Trier Travel Tip:
Roman Amphitheater

Roman Amphitheater
Roman Amphitheater, Trier

When you enter the premises you walk through the ruins of the entrance gate. This was used as a quarry in the Middle Ages. The arena itself is surrounded by a protective wall with openings for animal cages. The arena, built in the 2nd century A.D. for cruel games with gladiators and animals, had a seating capacity of about 20,000. With its crystal-clear acoustics, the Amphitheatre serves as a venue for the Antiquity Festival and is used today for occasional open-air concerts.

Hours: April - September: 9am - 6pm. October: 9am - 5pm. November - February: 9am - 4pm. March: 9am - 5pm.

Admission: 2.10 € Adults, 1 € Children under 18, 1.60 € Concessions, 5.10 € Family Card.

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Address: Petrisberg, 54290 Trier
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