Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante
Pietrabbondante, Italy
The theatre and temple of the Samnites, Rome’s mountain enemies, on a green slope at almost 1,000 m. The seats have backrests carved from the stone.
The sanctuary of Pietrabbondante lies on the slope of Monte Saraceno at 966 m above sea level and was a religious and political centre of the Samnites. The complex developed between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC. It includes two temples, the larger of which measured about 22 by 35 m, and a theatre for up to 2,500 spectators, built towards the end of the 2nd century BC. Each seat was carved from a single block of stone and has a backrest that slopes backwards. Today the cavea is thought to have served assemblies rather than theatrical performances.
Allow around one to two hours for the archaeological park. The site lies on the edge of the village, about one kilometre from the centre. As it stands open on the hillside at almost 1,000 m, it is best visited in clear weather.
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- Pietrabbondante, Italy
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- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.7350, 14.3880
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Motorhome stopover · AgnoneMotorhome stopover8 km from Samnite theatre of PietrabbondanteMotorhomes
- Area Camper CapracottaMotorhome stopover15 km from Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante · 20 pitchesMotorhomesWaste disposal
- Motorhome stopover · IserniaMotorhome stopover16 km from Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalFree
- Motorhome stopover · FrosoloneMotorhome stopover16 km from Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricity
- Motorhome stopover · AgnoneMotorhome stopover23 km from Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante · 9 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Oasi del SangroCampsite25 km from Samnite theatre of PietrabbondanteTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
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FAQs
Where is Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante?
Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante is in Pietrabbondante, Italy, at GPS 41.7350, 14.3880. It is about 8 km from Agnone.
Can you camp near Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Camper Capracotta, about 15 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante?
Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Trabocchi Coast to the Molise and Abruzzo mountains.
What is there to see near Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lago di Barrea (35 km), Lago di Scanno (47 km), Punta Aderci reserve (55 km) and San Giovanni in Venere abbey (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)