Great Theatre
Guide
Photo: Sylvhem · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 15–25 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A horseshoe of stone seats cut into the slope, beside a smaller roofed theatre and the gladiators' barracks.
A brief history
First built in the 2nd century BC for around 5,000 people.
Tips
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Cost
- On the site ticket
- Allow
- 15–25 min
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Good to know
- Area
- The theatre district: The great and small theatres and the Temple of Isis.
- Access
- Not step-free (stairs)
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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