The Teatro Romano for a trip from Varcaturo is the Roman Theatre of Benevento, at Vico I Triggio in Benevento, Campania. This ancient theatre beside the River Sabato has substantial surviving remains, and you can plan a visit around its seasonal hours and ticket options.
- Location: Vico I Triggio, Triggio, Benevento.
- Road approaches: SS 7 Appia, A16 via the Castel del Lago exit, or A1 via Caianello and the SS 372 Telesina.
- Opening pattern: Hours vary between winter and summer; there is no weekly closing day.
- Admission: €5 full price or €2 reduced, according to the Ministry of Culture.
Which Teatro Romano is the right one?
The site matching Teatro Romano is Benevento’s Roman Theatre, an archaeological monument in the city’s Triggio area. The Municipality of Benevento says it was inaugurated around 125–128 CE and dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
Built in the southwestern part of Benevento’s upper town, the theatre stands beside the River Sabato, in an area reshaped by terraces and major infrastructure during the Augustan period. Buried structures beneath it suggest an earlier building may have occupied the site. The provincial tourism board says the theatre was brought to light in 1920.
The structure measures 90 metres in diameter. Its semicircular seating area, or cavea, has a 40-metre radius and could hold more than 10,000 spectators; the orchestra has a radius of about 10 metres. Three architectural orders—Tuscan, Ionic and Corinthian—appear in the cavea, and parts of the marble slabs and stucco decoration survive.
How do you get from Varcaturo to Benevento?
From Varcaturo, plan your journey to Benevento before choosing a road approach or public transport. You can use the SS 7 Appia from Naples and Caserta, the A16 Napoli–Bari motorway via the Castel del Lago exit, or the A1 via the Caianello exit followed by the SS 372 Telesina.
Benevento railway station connects with major Italian cities. Autoservizi FBN operates bus services between Benevento and Naples. You can compare local transport and route-planning options in this guide to getting around Varcaturo, then check the specific journey to Benevento.
Naples Capodichino Airport is 80 kilometres from Benevento. That is a city-to-airport distance, not a travel time from Varcaturo; confirm the full route and journey time for your travel plans.
What are the Teatro Romano opening hours and ticket options?
The Roman Theatre of Benevento has different opening hours in winter and summer. The Ministry of Culture gives no weekly closing day. Winter hours run from 09:00 to 17:40, with last entry at 17:20; summer hours run from 09:00 to 19:20, with last entry at 19:00.
Admission is €5 for a full-price ticket and €2 for a reduced ticket. You can buy tickets online through Musei Italiani, use its smartphone app, or pay by credit or debit card at the automatic ticket machine at the museum entrance. Booking is optional; the booking number is +39 0824 47213.
Opening hours, prices and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go: the Ministry of Culture’s page for the Roman Theatre of Benevento.
What should you know before visiting?
The theatre is part of an archaeological area that also includes a nearby amphitheatre and possibly the site later known as Santi Quaranta. The ancient forum was farther north, while Ponte Leproso was nearby to the south.
The Municipality says the theatre hosts theatrical and cultural events, music performances and dance. A one-day itinerary based in Varcaturo can help you plan the day’s local stops, while the theatre visit requires separate onward planning to Benevento.
Accessibility information differs by source: the Municipality describes the site as accessible to people with disabilities, while the provincial tourism board specifies partial accessibility. If access requirements matter to your visit, confirm the arrangements with the site before travelling.
A three-star hotel in Varcaturo can serve as your starting point; plan the onward journey to Benevento separately.
FAQs
Where is the Roman Theatre of Benevento?
It is at Vico I Triggio, in the Triggio area of Benevento, Campania.
Can you buy tickets at the theatre?
Yes. The Ministry allows card payment at the automatic ticket machine at the museum entrance, as well as online and app purchases through Musei Italiani.
Is the theatre accessible to visitors with disabilities?
The Municipality says it is accessible, while the provincial tourism board describes accessibility as partial. Contact the site to confirm arrangements for your needs.
Does the theatre host performances?
Yes. The Municipality says it is used for theatre and cultural events, music performances and dance.