Roman Theatre of Malaca
Roman Theatre of Malaca, Ancient Roman theatre in historic center, Málaga, Spain.
The Roman Theatre of Malaca sits beneath the Alcazaba in the historic centre and displays a semicircular structure with stone seating rows arranged in tiers. The remains show parts of the stage and orchestra area where audiences once gathered in large numbers.
The structure was built in the 1st century BC when the city was under Roman rule. After centuries of use, it was eventually abandoned and later its materials were reused during the Islamic period.
The theatre served as a gathering place where residents watched performances and socialised with their neighbours. It reflected the importance Romans placed on public entertainment as part of their way of life.
Access is via wooden walkways through the archaeological site, and a centre displays artifacts and explains the history. Visitors should wear comfortable footwear as the site has uneven surfaces and some descending paths.
The site was discovered by chance in 1951 during gardening work after lying hidden beneath the modern city for centuries. This find revealed how many ancient Roman structures lie buried under present-day Málaga.
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