Roman Amphitheatre of Italica

The Roman Amphitheatre of Italica is a ruined amphitheatre in present-day Santiponce, Seville, Spain, located about 300 metres from the ancient city's northern entrance [1]. Built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), it was one of the largest in the Roman Empire, capable of holding approximately 25,000 spectators [1][2]. The amphitheatre was used for gladiatorial fights and beast combats (venationes) [1][2]. Hadrian, who was born in Italica, oversaw its construction as part of his building program in his hometown [1][3].