Roman Theatre of Ostia, Roman theatre in Ostia, Italy
The theatre features a semicircular orchestra area, marble flooring, and sixteen shops accessed through arches along its main facade facing Decumanus Maximus.
Built around 13 AD under Emperor Augustus, the theatre expanded from accommodating 2,500 to 4,000 spectators by the end of the second century.
The theatre structure includes decorative stucco reliefs on corridor vaults and multiple niches on stage adorned with columns for theatrical performances.
Visitors can explore the archaeological site during regular opening hours as part of the larger Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica complex.
The orchestra area contained mechanisms that allowed for water-based performances, transforming the space into an aquatic display venue.
Location: Rome
Official opening: 13
GPS coordinates: 41.75591,12.29137
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:17
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