Did you know that in the center of the Malaga city there Roman Theatre?
You will be surprised to know that until relatively recently not even the people of Malaga themselves knew about it.
Indeed, the Roman Theater of Malaga was "discovered" in 1951, during the construction of some gardens next to the building of the then House of Culture.
Something similar to what happened more recently, in 1988, with the Roman Theater of Cartagena, which in this case has become the monumental axis of the Murcian city.
After discovering the archaeological remains of the Roman theater of Malaga, excavations and the progressive recovery of this monumental space began, which has lasted many years.
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Curiosities history of the Roman Theater of Malaga
El Roman Theatre de Málaga It dates back to the 1st century AD and was used until the 3rd century.
The theater space was covered by a large Roman warehouse and during the 5th and 6th centuries it became a cemetery.
Later, the Arabs used stones from the theater to build the adjacent one. Alcazaba.
In fact, when visiting the Arab fortification you will be able to see Roman capitals that were originally in the theater.
How to visit the Roman theater of Malaga
El Roman Theatre You will find it in the central street of the Alcazabilla forming an outstanding architectural complex with the aforementioned Alcazaba of Málaga.
This large open space that we can see now was largely occupied by the building of the aforementioned House of Culture: Palace of Archives and Library, which was finally demolished in 2005.
The stands of Roman Theater of Malaga They have a radius of 31 meters and a height of 16 meters.
The stage was once covered by a barrel vault.
In 2010 a Cinterpretation entry of the Roman Theater in a small striking cubic building located next to it.
While Roman Theater of Malaga you can see it perfectly from the same street Alcazabilla, if you feel like it you can walk around the premises accessing through the aforementioned interpretation Center.
Here you can sign up for one Guided tour of the Alcazaba and the Roman Theater of Malaga, with a duration of an hour and a half, or if you prefer, at a Complete tour of Malaga with tickets, which also includes the aforementioned Roman theater
Schedules and prices Roman Theater Malaga
The Visiting hours of the Roman Theater of Malaga They are from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., and on Sundays and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m., remaining closed to visitors on Mondays.
La Admission to visit the Roman Theater of Malaga is free.
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