Today, the northern curved part of the stadium (the sphendone) is partially restored and is one of the most recognisable landmarks of the city among the many preserved buildings from Roman times.

[1] Like the other imperial buildings for spectacular events, the stadium had its seats of honour (Latin: ima cavea) preserved by inscriptions in the marble blocks.

The architectural marble elements of the entrance and the orthostats on the front row were tied to each other with lead-set iron cramps.

The main southern entrance to the stadium is formed by masonry pillars decorated with marble pilasters and reliefs.

On the pilasters there are busts of Hermes (hermai) with prize vases decorated with palmettes placed above them, accompanied by the attributes of the god Heracles (the Roman Hercules) – his lion skin, club, and quiver.

Also a covered vaulted passage under the tiered rows of seats (cavea) links the track with the outside Roman road next to the city walls.

In their honour the royal mint of Trimontium coined money featuring the face of the ruling emperor as well as the types of athletic events held in the ancient stadium.

A marble slab stone was found during the excavations of the sphendone, proving that there were games celebrating the deified lover of the emperor Hadrian – Antinous.