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Teatro romano di Ostia Antica

Typology: Monuments

Address

Address: Viale dei Romagnoli, 717
Zone: Ostia Antica (Roma sud)
All'interno degli scavi di Ostia Antica

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Opening times

Can be visited during the opening hours of the archaeological site

Description

Located within the archaeological area of the excavations, the Roman theatre of Ancient Ostia was built under the reign of Augustus at the end of the 1st century BC. It was a majestic and imposing structure big enough to hold 2500 people. At the end of the 2nd century it was further amplified to bring it to a seating capacity of 4000.

The central corridor was then modified by Ragonius Vincent Celsus in the 4th century. He had a statue representing Rome installed, which is still visible behind the eastern nymphaeum. He also had the bases of statues moved from Piazzale delle Corporazioni which had fallen into a state of abandon.

The piazzale and theatre formed a grandiose complex, inside of which there were the offices of the most prestigious merchants and market traders in the city. The building was restored many times through the centuries, but notwithstanding the structural changes undergone, it conserves its full original charm from times gone by.

Today Ostia Antica's theatre is a venue for many cultural events - concerts, theatre shows, dance productions and cabaret performances.

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Last checked: 2023-05-16 14:49