Amphitheater
   Photo: Amphitheater

Amphitheatre of El Jem (42 km from Mahdia) was built in the III century and could hold up to 30,000 spectators. Have survived three floors of arcades, stairs and benches have been restored. Under the scene with several passes gallery countersunk go outside. In these galleries were kept wild animals to fight with gladiators.

Now there are music festivals, organized concerts of symphony orchestras and jazz festivals.

  I can complement the description