Museo del Teatro de Caesaraugusta, Roman theater museum in Zaragoza, Spain

The Museo del Teatro preserves the remains of a first-century Roman theater that originally seated around 6000 spectators in its marble-lined seating areas. The site displays the stage structure and the orchestra pit beneath it, which is a rare archaeological feature.

The theater was built in the 1st century AD and is considered one of the largest in Roman Hispania, covering 7,000 square meters and holding 6,000 spectators. Its ruins were discovered in 1972 when a neighbor alerted the local newspaper to archaeological remains found during construction work. After years of restoration and a 12 million euro investment, the museum opened in 2003.

The theater was a gathering place where Romans of different social classes came together for entertainment and public events. Today, the exhibits show what kinds of performances took place and how audiences experienced them.

The site is located in the old town and can be reached easily on foot, with information panels at the archaeological remains to guide your visit. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since you will navigate stairs and uneven ground while exploring the theater.

The theater covered 7,000 square metres and held some 6,000 spectators, making it one of the largest of Roman Hispania. Its ruins lay hidden until 1972, when a local resident alerted the newspaper to archaeological remains found during building work on Calle San Jorge.