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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Roman Amphitheatre of Castra Albana

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Roman Amphitheatre of Castra Albana
Military arena of the Imperial Legion in the Alban Hills


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 16:35
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Built in the early 2nd century CE under Emperor Septimius Severus for Legio II Parthica
  • Located in Albano Laziale in the Alban Hills, part of Castra Albana legionary fortress
  • Constructed in brick-faced concrete (opus latericium) with elliptical design integrated into natural terrain
  • Served military entertainment, training spectacles, and ceremonial displays for stationed legionaries

The Roman Amphitheatre of Castra Albana, located in present-day Albano Laziale in the Alban Hills of Italy, formed ...

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