Teatro Romano de Málaga

The Teatro Romano de Málaga is one of the city's oldest monuments: built in the time of Emperor Augustus, in the 1st century BC, and used into the 3rd century, it reclines against the foot of the Alcazaba hill. Excavations uncovered the tiered cavea seating, the semicircular orchestra reserved for senators and the proscenium stage, entered through vaulted passages known as vomitoria. Hidden for decades beneath the old Casa de la Cultura, the theatre was rediscovered in 1951; beside it, a modern Interpretation Centre tells the story of Roman Málaga through finds and recreations. Good to know: Admission is free — no booking needed for the self-guided visit. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–18:00 and Sundays/holidays 10:00–16:00; closed Mondays. Guided visits can be arranged in advance by phone or email.

WHAT HAPPENS

The shape of it

A 1st-century BC Roman theatre

Built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC and used into the 3rd century, it is one of the oldest surviving monuments of Roman Málaga, part-carved into the foot of the Alcazaba hill.

Cavea, orchestra and stage

Excavations uncovered the tiered cavea seating, the semicircular orchestra where senators sat, and the proscenium stage, entered through vaulted passages called vomitoria.

Rediscovered in 1951

Long hidden beneath the old Casa de la Cultura, the theatre was rediscovered in 1951; a modern Interpretation Centre beside it tells the story of Roman Málaga through finds and recreations.

FROM THE FLOOR

What you're walking into

SCHEDULE

When to go

Year-round

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you go

Admission is free; no booking needed for the self-guided visit. Guided visits can be arranged in advance by phone (951 501 115) or email.

Open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–18:00 and Sundays/holidays 10:00–16:00; closed Mondays and on 1 & 6 Jan, 1 May and 24, 25 & 31 Dec. No entry in the final 30 minutes before closing.

GETTING THERE

Where it is

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Teatro Romano de Málaga