Photo: Dusk Roman Amphitheatre Piazza Anfiteatro Lucca Tuscany Italy
Dusk sets on the buildings, cafes and restaurants in the old Roman Amphitheatre in the Piazza Anfiteatro, which is located in the city of Lucca, in the Province of Lucca, the Tuscany Region of Italy. The Roman Amphitheatre dates back to 180 BC.
Formally an Roman Amphitheatre, now called Piazza Anfiteatro, this is one of the most famous places to visit in the city of Lucca.
The Piazza retains the original shape of the Roman Amphitheatre as the houses, cafes and restaurants built inside the space are actually built on the ancient basement of the Roman structure. When a visitor takes a walk around the oval space they will still be able to see some of the original Roman stonework in the walls.
During the Middle Ages, people looted the marble from the Amphitheatre and the interior became crowded with wooden houses. It wasn't until the 19th century that a famous architect of Lucca, Lorenzo Nottolini took away the wooden structures and created the Piazza that visitors see today. In December a market is held in the Piazza, but every other month of the year it is the perfect place to sit at an outdoor cafe or restaurant and do some people watching. ... continue below the picture...
Dusk Roman Amphitheatre Piazza Anfiteatro Lucca Tuscany Italy
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Dusk Roman Amphitheatre Piazza Anfiteatro Lucca Tuscany Italy
Lucca is the capital city of the Province of Lucca, which is part of the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy.
Old Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza Anfiteatro, at dusk in the City of Lucca, Province of Lucca, Region of Tuscany, Italy, Europe.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, aperture of f/5.6, exposure time of 16/10 sec. on ISO 50, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 42mm.
Dusk sets on the buildings, cafes and restaurants in the old Roman Amphitheatre in the Piazza Anfiteatro, which is located in the city of Lucca, in the Province of Lucca, the Tuscany Region of Italy. The Roman Amphitheatre dates back to 180 BC.
