Roman Theatre of Braga, Roman theatre ruins in Maximinos district, Portugal.
The Roman Theatre of Braga is an archaeological site featuring a semicircular structure with supporting walls arranged at regular intervals. The ruins reveal the characteristic layout of an ancient entertainment venue with its foundations still visible.
The theatre was built in the early second century after Christ, when the city of Bracara Augusta expanded as an important Roman trade center. It stood alongside thermal baths and represented the growing significance of entertainment infrastructure in this provincial city.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered numerous artifacts including terra sigillata pottery, amphorae, lamps, and glass items from Roman through medieval periods.
The site is protected as an archaeological monument and located near the Regional Museum of Archaeology. Visitors should expect the remains to be partially set into the ground, so sturdy footwear is sensible.
This is the only surviving Roman outdoor theatre in Portugal and the sole Roman theatre in all of northwestern Iberia. The rarity of this site makes it significant for understanding Roman entertainment in this frontier region.
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