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Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Greek Theatre, built 3rd century BC, in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy. In the distance is Mt Etna. Although originally and typically Greek, used for theatre and music performances, the theatre was remodelled in the 2nd century AD by the Romans and used for games and gladiatorial contests. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Greek Theatre, built 3rd century BC, in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy. In the distance is Mt Etna. Although originally and typically Greek, used for theatre and music performances, the theatre was remodelled in the 2nd century AD by the Romans and used for games and gladiatorial contests. Picture by Manuel Cohen