In the centre of Syracuse is the Archaeological Park that has the remains of a Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre, amongst others.

The Greek Theatre was built in the 5th Century BC and was originally composed of 67 rows of seats holding up to 20,000 spectators who came to watch plays being performed. During the Spanish reign, 21 rows of seats were removed to build the defensive walls of the city.

The Roman Amphitheatre dates back to the 3rd & 4th Century AD. It has two entrances, one at each side and it was here that gladiator-fights and also fights against wild beasts took place.

Funny how the Greeks were interested in performing plays whilst the Romans were more interested in killing each other!