The Theatre at Syracusae (modern Siracusa, Sicily, Italy)
	Commentary Photos / Panorama Movies Map Location: Modern Siracusa, Sicily, Italy Theatre Type: Hellenistic Theatre Date of Construction: 238 - 215. BCE Renovation Dates: Replaced rectiliner, 5th century BCE theatre. Twice restored in Hellenistic period, new Roman stage build 2nd century CE., kolmbethra built 5th century CE. GPS Coordinates:: 37.07639, 15.275 Dimensions: Cavea Width: 138.5 meters Orchestra Diameter:21.4 meters Seating Capacity: 15,000 Architectural Drawings: Plan View Syracusae is home to both the oldest and the largest theatre in Sicily. It is fair to say, however, that they are not necessarily one in the same. The earliest theatre in Ancient Siracusae was not the enormous, 15,000 seat, conical theatre we see today. That distinction goes to a simpler, rectilinear theatre that probably seated 1000 spectators or less.nn More...
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