The Teatro Romano of Trieste, a hidden gem in the heart of the city, was located outside the city walls and close to the sea during its construction. The excavated statues and inscriptions are now housed at the Lapidario Tergestino in the Castello di san Giusto.
The cavea of the theatre utilizes the hill's slope, and the seating area develops around the orchestra. The theatre is divided vertically into sectors by cinque scale and horizontally into due ripiani by corridors.
A mighty semicircular wall that supported the covering concludes the upstream end of the building, of which remain the rectangular scene with pillars and five doors. The proscenium, fixed and adorned with statues and niches, probably stood with great impact over the sea, which touched the theatre in Roman times.
One of the most notable features was the proscenium, which stood prominently over the sea. The Teatro Romano of Trieste is a significant historical monument and a fascinating reminder of Trieste's Roman legacy.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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