Depending upon how you enter Pompeii, the theater is one of the first significants sites you’ll see. Visitors are permitted to go all the way to stage level:
One can only imagine the shows the Romans put on there. There’s also an interesting temple nearby, but I couldn’t find any details about it. Here’s a photo looking in from the side:
Of course, near the center of town you’ll find the grand temples like the one shown below:
Looking at the base of the columns in the photo above, this structure must have been quite large, as were many things the Romans built. They certainly understand the grandeur of scale. More photos to come showing houses and business. Check back soon!
Entering through the massive doors is quite an experience, diminished by the surge of people.
Here’s that out of focus exterior shot, just for fun.
So many people.
The wide-angle perspective above does give a sense of the scale of the Colosseum. Use the people down below to gauge the size. Here’s another view, more from floor level:
The photo above gives a sense of what it would have been like to be in the arena looking up at the audience. Next is a look at the substructure beneath the arena floor:
In those rooms and corridors people and animals were prepped for the show. What a horror it must have been. Finally, here are a few photos showing access to the arena and the view from the Colosseum out toward Rome.
Looking out:
When visiting the Colosseum, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for lots of stairs, walking, and standing. Enjoy.
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