The Greek Theatre of Syracuse

Historical landmark · Syracuse

The Greek Theatre of Syracuse

Historical landmark · Syracuse

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Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

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The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse by null

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Historic Greek outdoor theater with stunning sets & sweeping views  

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Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Get directions

comune.siracusa.it

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Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Get directions

+39 0931 489511
comune.siracusa.it
ComuneDiSiracusa

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Oct 24, 2025

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I Took My Kids Out Of School for Three Months to Travel

"The production by INDA, Italy’s National Institute for Classical Drama, featuring an all-female cast—outside of the male chorus—feels smart and exciting. The sets and costumes are stunning, especially against the backdrop of the sun setting behind the mostly intact ancient theater cut from the living rock of the mountainside. We follow the action, while listening to a sensitive and unobtrusive English translation through headsets. I can see that the kids are enthralled. So are Nico and I."

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Navisha Maharaj

Google
Beautiful site near the heart is the city in then archaeological park. If you have time to stop in, this is totally worth the trip. Lots of other Art installations to see and excellent descriptions of each piece.

Frankie Moor

Google
Amazing place. The art work installation of sculptures was amazing. The information about specific areas of the site was absent. The book shop was closed and so we learnt less than we could have done. My advice is to purchase/ research before you go.

Tom Baker

Google
Unfortunately (when i visited), most of the ancient theatre was covered over by modern wooden benches and a stage which is such a pity! You could not even go down into the orchestra area. The views are great and there is a nice ancient fountain at the top. It's just disappointing that you can not see most of the ancient theatre, hence the average 3 star review. However, it is still worth a look if you're in the Neapolis archaeological park, which has loads of other great stuff.

Magali

Google
Very interesting history to this place, had much fun walking around and exploring all the beautiful statues. Many people came and it was very busy, also the parking didn’t reall exist and we parked at the side of the road and walked to the front door. But overall it was worth the visit :)

Mali LEVEL2FIT

Google
One of the most impressive ancient theaters you’ll ever visit! Carved into the rock with a view over the sea, the Greek Theater of Syracuse is full of history and charm. Originally built in the 5th century BCE, it once hosted Greek tragedies by Aeschylus and later Roman spectacles. The acoustics are incredible, and if you’re lucky, you can still catch a live performance in the summer. A must-see if you’re in Sicily!

James McDonald

Google
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse is a must-see if you are visiting Sicily and it's excellent for lovers of history and drama. I recommend visiting during the summer, when you can see classic Greek tragedies and comedies that remain relevant today. It's one of the largest and most well-preserved theatres in the world. It was first built in the 5th century BC, later rebuilt in the 3rd century BC and subsequently renovated during the Roman period.

mana ittimani

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Two of the ticket booths were closed and you had to ask to find the one that was open. Beautiful open landscape. The signposting was not good. And you have to book a tour early if you want it cause we could not get into one. The had also run out of self-guided audio tour equipment. Igor Mitoraj sculptures were on display, which I must say was spectacular. And did not detract from the ancient ruins. The sculptures were all extremely well signed posted. Give yourself at least 2 to 3 hours to see all of this.

Rebecca Retzlaff

Google
I would've loved to see a performance here, but didn't work out this time. It was neat to see the set anyway