As Italy is a land full of archaeological sites (in addition to the several hill-top towns we have enjoyed so far), I have to include some great Roman ruins from the town of Benevento. A town settled more than a couple of thousands of years ago has left some amazing things to see for visitors today.
First is the Arch of Trajan (Roman Emperor from 98-117 AD), quite well preserved for us to enjoy. A nearby church, built in the 700 AD century, had a program to explain the figures on the arch in a DVD program (in English).
Then we went hunting for the Roman theater, but on the way found the Roman Arches. (Note the one arch with the name of a modern supermarket, Conad, showing through.)
[Update: The pictures of the mix of old and new got lost somehow. I’ve put them in again.]
We then went looking for the Roman Theater, but found a few views in the historic part of Benevento on the way.
After a bit of a hunt, we found the Roman theater. What a find! The fact that you could walk over most of it was wonderful.
And some pictures of the main part of the theater.
If I understand the Italian/English of our host, in the summer they hold concerts in the theater.
In some places you can see the reconstructed stones against the ancient stones. Wonderful place.
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