Veronensis Antiqvitatvm Veronensivm Libri VIII

1648

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[Padua]: Pauli Frambotti

Verona straddles the river Adige in the Veneto region. This ancient city has been awarded a UNESCO World Heritage designation for its urban structure and architecture. One attraction is its Roman amphitheatre, one of Italy’s largest, which is frequently used today for open-air theatre events. As depicted in this engraving, Naumachia, or staged naval battles as mass entertainment once took place. Even though scholars have questioned whether the river Adige could actually supply the much-needed water, it must have been an impressive occasion.