Roman Theatre of Cartagena

The Roman theatre features a semicircular auditorium carved into rock, supported by vaulted galleries and divided into three horizontal sections with marble columns.

The theatre, constructed between 5 and 1 BCE during Augustus' reign, underwent transformation into a market in the 3rd century and later supported a Byzantine marketplace.

The structure demonstrates the integration of Roman engineering principles with local architectural elements, incorporating materials such as Luni marble and pink travertine.

The museum complex, designed by Rafael Moneo, contains exhibition spaces displaying archaeological artifacts and provides guided tours in multiple languages throughout the day.

The excavation process, lasting from 1988 to 2003, revealed the theatre beneath the Old Cathedral of Cartagena, which had occupied the upper cavea since the 13th century.

Location: Cartagena

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Website: https://teatroromano.cartagena.es

GPS coordinates: 37.59950,-0.98410

Latest update: July 3, 2025 23:37