. . . and some of the views from it!
The theatre was built by the Greeks and then re-built by the Romans, on the side of a hill overlooking Giardini-Naxos and Mount Etna. Originally it could seat 5000 and the Romans used it for gladiator battles, today it is still in use. We had just missed a film festival and the throne in the photo was for the next production, Verdi’s Rigoletto. I can imagine that it would be mind blowing in this setting. Apparently Plato conceived his theory of forms in the amphitheatre, and it does have a feel about it that somehow grabs at the belly.
Sicily is full of antiquities, but if you go, visit Taormina and the theatre that is part of its ancient heart.
Lucid Gypsy 
Beautiful photos of an ancient place. I Love historic places. The tree reminds me of one I photographed in the Grand Canyon.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
fantastic! easy to imagine it full of noisy patrons watching battles …. although i would prefer music!
The antiquity is just so amazing! I think that’s what fascinates most about Europe: castles, amphitheaters, old villages…nothing like that in this country!
I love the old armchair img 7: very British!
I’ve built once a similar wooden chair for our garden …
Really beautiful Gilly! 😀
Such a glorious setting – a daytime performance would be hard pressed to keep one’s attention! Did you test the acoustics, Gilly? I always wanted to go, R and I were on our way, but we got robbed and had to backtrack to Rome to get our money … 😦
I loved this place. I think I posted about it on WP a few years back. Unlike some amphitheatres it exudes atmosphere, and the view out the sea is spectacular.
Thank goodness there are still ‘antiquities’ around for us to enjoy. Nice collection, Gilly.
Glad for the history lessons
Wonderful, just think of all those bottoms sitting on the stone seats centuries ago….
The throne in the picture looks very ornate. I like all the photos.
I would love to visit and see it all in person. Just added it to my Bucket List.
MMmmm … it’s getting quite long. hahaha
Nice post, Gilly.
What is the throne for… I am guessing that is not ancient 😉
That theater seems almost as steep as Pergamom! And what a view!!