Teatro Romano de Málaga Audio Guide
Explore Teatro Romano de Málaga with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
An ancient Roman theatre located in Málaga, Spain. It served as a venue for theatrical performances during the Roman era and is now a significant archaeological site.
What you will hear
The Gateway to the Past: The Interpretation Center
Starting at the main entrance to set the scene with the modern center and the legal history engraved on its facade.
Overview of the Ruins
Looking across the remains, you see a theater built during the reign of Emperor Augustus that served as a hub for entertainment for three centuries.
A City of Layers: The Overlook
A panoramic stop to appreciate the hybrid Greek-style design and the theatre's position beneath the Alcazaba.
The Hillside Design
The design of this theater highlights a clever hybrid of Greek tradition and Roman engineering, using the natural slope of the hill to support the seating.
Center Stage: The Scaena
Focusing on the performance area and the foundations of the once-grand stage backdrop.
The Seating Tiers
The tiered stone seats of the 'cavea' were more than just a place to watch a play; they were a physical map of Roman social classes.
The Best Seats in the House: The Orchestra
Exploring the semi-circular VIP area where Málaga's elite once sat on marble slabs.
The Marble Paving
The varied stone blocks beneath the orchestra show the incredible precision required to construct a perfectly semi-circular floor according to classical rules.
Saved from the Shadows: Calle Alcazabilla
Concluding the tour on the modern promenade to discuss the demolition of the Casa de la Cultura and the site's preservation.
Bust of Juan Temboury
This bust commemorates Juan Temboury, a historian and politician whose dedication to Málaga’s past ensured the Roman Theater was preserved for future generations following its accidental discovery in 1951.
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