10 Roman Amphitheaters Beyond the Colosseum

An article on Artribune lists ten well-preserved Roman amphitheaters worldwide, excluding the Colosseum. The Amphitheatre of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (1st century BC) served as a model for the Colosseum, restored by Hadrian in 119 AD and inaugurated by Antoninus Pius in 155 AD. The Arena di Verona, built between 2 and 14 AD under Augustus, originally held 30,000 spectators and now hosts concerts. The Amphitheatre of Pompeii (70 BC), buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, was excavated in 1748 and could seat 20,000. The Arena of Arles (90 AD) held 20,000 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Arena of Nîmes (late 1st century AD) features two levels of 60 arcades and is a French historical monument. The Amphitheatre of Trier (2nd century AD) held 20,000 and was renovated by Constantius Chlorus in 293 AD. The Amphitheatre of Pula (2 BC–14 AD) held 25,000 and is among the best-preserved in Croatia. The Amphitheatre of Leptis Magna (56 AD) held 15,000 and is part of a UNESCO site. The Amphitheatre of El Jem (c. 238 AD) held 35,000 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Amphitheatre of Tarragona (2nd century AD) held 15,000 and is linked to Christian martyrdoms in 259 AD.