Hotels near Teatro Romano

The Teatro Romano is Lecce's second great Roman survival, the only Roman theatre discovered in all of Puglia. Unearthed by chance in 1929, it dates from the 1st century AD and would have seated around 5,000 spectators for plays and performances.

Its curved rows of stone seating and part of the stage area survive, tucked between later buildings in the heart of the old town. A small adjoining museum displays finds from the site, including fragments of the decorative panels that once adorned the stage.

Pro Tip: It can be glimpsed from the street, but the small entry fee lets you get closer and visit the museum. It sits between San Matteo and the cathedral, so it slots neatly into a walking loop.