Photos: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Heather, William, 1764-1812 Stephenson, John Soper, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Cayambe, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Heather, William, 1764-1812 Stephenson, John Soper, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Cayambe, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
A Roman theatre built over a Greek one
Your local guide
Turiddu Bonaccorso
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Highlights
- A Roman theatre built over a Greek one
- Curved tiers shaped by two civilisations
- Underground streams still shaping the site
- Ancient Catania beneath the modern streets
- Two theatres, one continuous site
About this tour
This session looks at Catania's Roman theatre, built over an earlier Greek structure on the same spot. You see the curved tiers and the waterlogged lower level, still shaped by underground streams beneath the site. The camera stays on the public viewing areas throughout.
I start with a wide view over the tiers, then move down toward the lower, wetter section, explaining the layers of history involved. I take questions throughout and send a short note on the Greek and Roman phases afterwards.
It suits anyone interested in how one site can carry two civilisations' worth of building. It also pairs well with the Castello Ursino session for more of the city's ancient history.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Catania before heading out.
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The theatre tiers 21 min
The camera looks down over the theatre's curved tiers, and I explain how the Roman structure was built directly over an earlier Greek theatre on the same site.
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The waterlogged lower level 21 min
Pointing to the theatre's lowest section, still partly filled with water, I explain how the site's underground streams have shaped its condition over the centuries.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Catania: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Granita and brioche and Ognina, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Catania, showing you The theatre tiers and The waterlogged lower level live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Catania live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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