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An ancient Roman amphitheater was built on the ruins of this bustling Italian plaza.
The Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca is today a bustling plaza where tourists can enjoy their food and drinks, but several centuries ago, it was in this very spot that gladiators battled for supremacy in front of rapt audiences. Situated on the northeastern side of the ancient walled Italian city, the marketplace is surrounded by buildings constructed exactly on the lines of an ancient Roman amphitheater, using parts of the original structure. This unique elliptical form gives the plaza its name and gives visitors a different perspective of the plaza from inside or outside the buildings.
