Archaeological site

Roman Theatre Remains at Via Vitani 13

Number 13 looks like an ordinary Como address. Then, in 1990, excavations inside uncovered seven radial walls pointing to a much bigger story: a vanished Roman theatre.

Address: Via Vitani 13, Como
Area: Como, Italy

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Why it is worth the detour

Excavations inside an ordinary building revealed structural remains interpreted as part of Roman Como’s theatre. Its ancient seating structure was later buried, quarried and absorbed into the medieval city.

The Roman Theatre Remains at Via Vitani 13 are structural remnants of ancient Roman Como's theatre, uncovered during excavations. These remains offer a glimpse into the city's historical layers, from Roman times through the medieval period.

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