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Roman Theatre
It was built in 16- 15 B.C. and was donated by the Roman Emperor Marco Agripa (Emperor Augusto´ s son in law). It dates from the same time as the foundation of Emerita Augusta. It suffers several changes in I and II Centuries A.C.
This theatre could hold up to five thousand people, with a height of twenty two meters height.
It conserves its stands where the different social classes of that time were divided. It has vaulted galleries of access that ended in the orchestra, destined to the chorus.
The stage was 60 meters length and the pulpitum or floor would be covered by wood. The front of the stage is the most spectacular area. Over an ashlar base covered by red marbles, stand luxurious columns with Corinthian capitals which shelter and keep splendid statues.
On the back of the stage there were rooms that were used by the actors, with a peristyle with gardens and a small chapel for the imperial cult.
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Address and telephone number
Telephone number: 34 924312530
Opening times
1 July to 15 September: From 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
16 September to 30 June: From 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
The monument is closed 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Tickets and prices
Group ticket to the Theatre, Amphitheatre, Alcazaba, Casa del Mitreo (House of the Mitraeum), Centro de Interpretación, Crypt of Santa Eulalia Church, Roman Circus and Columbarios funeral area : 9 €.
Entrance to the Amphitheatre and the Theatre: 6.50 €.
Reduced price of entry: 5 € (people over 65 years old, groups with a minimum of 20 people previous engagement, Youth Card, students, children between 9 and 16 years old, with ID.
Free entry: Children under 8 years old.
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