The remnants of Florence’s Roman amphitheater, constructed in the second century AD, may be seen between Piazza dei Peruzzi, via dei Bentaccordi, and via Tòrta. Built between 124 and 130 AD, it marked the easternmost point of Roman Florentia’s greatest growth and was situated outside the city walls, which extended a few hundred meters across the via del Proconsolo.
With an inside audience of 119 by 89 meters and a maximum diameter of 126 meters, the amphitheater was elliptical in design. Compared to the Colosseum’s 87,000 spectators, a medium-sized venue might hold around 20,000 people. Even though the medieval homes had covered many of the old arches (Fornices), the load-bearing components remained identifiable. The amphitheater’s areas had been repurposed, and buildings had been constructed on the steps and surrounding structures.
In the latter part of the 1800s, he suggested razing the land to make room for a wide boulevard that would connect Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria. Luckily, the project was never completed, protecting the amphitheater’s remnants.
Also it is possible to see in that square at the corner with via delle Brache a old wine window, that still running also today.
