SECRETS OF THE AMPHITHEATERquality label

Ancient Salona, as the largest Roman city on the eastern Adriatic coast, and one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire, had all urban facilities such as forum, temples, thermal baths, basilicas, theater..

And its greatest monument – the magnificent amphitheater – was built so solidly that it survived the fall of Salona and, having withstood all the challenges of time – still stands proudly today and plays interesting roles in the contemporary life of the town of Solin.

tour guide icon Story via interpretor
tour guide icon upon request
theme icon roman heritage antiquity, archaeological heritage
single top right single bottom left

With the expert guidance of the interpreter, take a peek into the monumental ancient amphitheater and step back in past time. Enter the arena through the entrance that gladiators once used to enter and feel what it was like to be in the center of the arena. Hear the story of the spectacular fights between gladiators and wild animals. Find out who the biggest stars of this amphitheater were and how they lived, how the Romans entertained themselves and how powerful their emperors were..

Join us and walk around and inside the walls of the amphitheater. Let’s explore its hidden corners together to find out how the amphitheater was built and to reveal dark secrets it hides.. Discover what kind of roles it has played in the history and what beautiful roles it has today.

Additional information:

The walk begins above the amphitheater in Salona, just beside the information board, and then continues down the stairs into the corridor that leads us to one of the main  entrances to the arena. We enter the arena and walk around the amphitheater.

Accessibility: The tour can be adapted for people with reduced mobility after prior notice and agreement.

Start and end point of the tour: next to the information board above the amphitheater

Tour duration: approx. 45 minutes

Max. number of participants: 15

Language: Croatian and English

 

CONTACT INFO

Tourist guide and travel
Jajići 44, Solin
00385 91 925 9512
natalia.saric.hr@gmail.com

You’ve experienced this? Share your review.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

By commenting you accept the Privacy Policy

Skip to content