By MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei
The Arena of Verona, located in the ancient city of Verona by the Adige River in northern Italy's Veneto region, is a Roman amphitheater that now hosts major opera performances.
The Arena of Verona is currently the third-largest Roman theater in Italy. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
Situated in Piazza Bra at the heart of Verona, the Arena was built in 30 AD and is the best-preserved third-largest Roman theater in Italy.
The Verona Opera Festival kicks off in mid-June each year. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
In ancient times, the Roman arena could accommodate nearly 30,000 spectators at once, but today, for safety reasons, only 15,000 people are allowed per opera performance.
Spectators queue up for security checks before entering. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
The annual Verona Opera Festival runs from mid-June to early September and enjoys great prestige in Italy, attracting over 500,000 visitors each year to enjoy opera performances.
The live set of the famous opera Aida, featuring a massive pyramid. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
Watching an opera in the world’s largest open-air ancient theater is a truly rare and exceptional experience. The open-air circular arena delivers outstanding acoustics, and the carefully designed sets create an incredibly immersive atmosphere.
The opera sets, props, and costumes are all meticulously crafted. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
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