Catania, Roman Amphitheater reopens after years of closure

After a long closure period of several years, theRoman Amphitheater in Stesicoro Square, one of the main symbols of ancient Catania , reopened its doors to the public on Wednesday, July 3. This event represents an important step in the enhancement of the city’s historical heritage. Thanks to a collaboration agreement between the City Administration and the Regional Archaeological Park, the management of the monument has been transferred to the City of Catania. This agreement provides for the employment of the qualified staff of the Archaeological Park for the public enjoyment and enhancement of the Amphitheater, as well as covering the costs of public opening, maintenance, cleaning, secretarial services, security and insurance.

Instead, the management of ticketing and access has been entrusted to Coop Culture, which has already managed the Colosseum in Rome. The entrance fee is 4 euros, with reductions for university students, schools, seniors over 65, military personnel and residents. Admission will be free for the disabled, children under 10, tour guides and journalists. For the inaugural afternoon, access was free for all, accompanied by artistic performances by the Catania Conservatory of Music orchestras. During the summer, the Amphitheater will be accessible every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with last entries at 6:30 p.m.

The municipal administration has carried out a cleaning of the amphitheater’s interior spaces, improving the visitor experience and optimizing tourist signage. In addition, the University of Catania and the National Research Council (Institute of Cultural Heritage Sciences) provided captions and videos of a major scientific project.

The mayor of Catania, Enrico Trantino, announced further activities being planned, aimed at improving the use of the site, in collaboration with research organizations and through interventions to safeguard and enhance the monument, including at night. The reopening of the Roman Amphitheater in Piazza Stesicoro represents an important opportunity for Catania, allowing citizens and tourists to rediscover one of its most precious treasures.

“We are proud and proud to return one of its iconic monuments to the city,” commented Mayor Trantino, “a goal we have set ourselves since we took office given the Region’s difficulties in keeping the site open. It really hurt to see it closed with so many tourists forced to stay outside. We have made an assumption of responsibility to enhance the remains of ancient Catania, finding institutional collaboration in the Region, the Superintendency, the University and the CNR that have worked together to achieve a goal that I do not hesitate to define of historical significance for our city, an added value for the many visitors who come to Catania from all over the world.”

Catania, Roman Amphitheater reopens after years of closure

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