Roman Theatre
The impressive Roman monument from the 2nd century AD can seat up to 6,000 people, and is used again for performances today.
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The stage building, about 100 m wide, was probably three storeys high. The wooden stage elevates 1.5 meters from the the chorus performance space, the orchestra, which has a radius of 13 meters.
On top of the hill in the background: the Citadel
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
The impressive Roman monument from the 2nd century AD can seat up to 6,000 people, and is used again for performances today.
In classical Greek theatre, the circular space for the choir and initially also for the actors, before they performed on an elevated stage.
There were no more choirs in the Roman theatre. The orchestra was reduced to a semicircle in front of the stage and on raised steps at its edge there were honorary seats for senators and other dignitaries.