Brixia, Roman Theatre (modern Brescia, Italy)
	Commentary Photos / Panorama Movies Map Location Brescia, Italy GPS Coordinates 45°32'24.2"N+10°13'37.0"E or45.54005,10.2247413 Theatre Type: Roman Theatre Date of Construction: ca. 193 CE Dimensions: cavea width 90 m, orchestra diameter 49 m Seating Capacity: Unknown Architectural Drawings: Plan View Brixia Roman Theatre, Modern Brescia, Italy. The building used for theatrical performances in ancient Brixia was constructed on the slope of Cidneo Hill near the Capitolium and the Forum, easily accessible from the Decumanus maximus. The building itself dates from the time of Augustus (late 1st century BC - 1st century AD) and over the years was enlarged and improved, the architectural decoration of the stage building was renovated in the 2nd/3rd century AD. More....
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