Roman Amphitheatre of Patras

Situated nearby the Roman Odeon, it is a sizeable amphitheatric structure which is thought to have served in ancient times as the city’s stadium.

Situated nearby the Roman Odeon, it is a sizeable amphitheatric structure which is thought to have served in ancient times as the city’s stadium. It was built during the reign of Domitian (1st century A.D.) and is believed to have been a gift to the city for the centennial birthday anniversary as a colony.