Centro de Interpretación del Teatro Romano de Málaga
Roman theatre from the 1st century AD at the foot of the Alcazaba, with interpretation centre and free admission.
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About the museum
The Roman theatre of Málaga was built at the beginning of the 1st century AD, partly over some Republican baths that were moved to a nearby plot. It was in use for about two centuries and was definitively abandoned in the 3rd century AD, after the building had been plundered and filled in. Salting works were later set up on the site, where garum was possibly produced, and from the 5th century AD the space was used as a necropolis.
The theatre lay hidden beneath the houses on the slope of the Alcazaba. In 1940 the Casa de la Cultura was built on top of it, and in 1951 landscaping works brought the structure to light. After decades of excavations and debate, the Casa de la Cultura was demolished, the whole plot was excavated and the site was enhanced.
Today the archaeological site consists of the excavated remains and an interpretation centre. Visitors can see the cavea or seating, the orchestra with marble slabs, the scaena with a reproduced wooden floor and fragments of the stage façade, as well as a 3rd-century AD salting tank beneath the glass pyramid on calle Alcazabilla and the opus spicatum paving of the earlier Republican baths.
Highlights
- Cavea or seating of the theatre
- Orchestra with marble slabs
- Fragments of the stage façade
- 3rd-century AD salting tank
- Opus spicatum paving of the Republican baths
Permanent exhibition
- Teatro romano y centro de interpretación – Roman theatre site with seating, orchestra and stage, and an interpretation centre on its history and discovery.
- Operated by
- Junta de Andalucía (Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission, with capacity limited for safety reasons.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Animals are not allowed inside, except assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The theatre is on calle Alcazabilla, at the foot of the Alcazaba, in the historic centre of Málaga.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography and recording require authorisation via a form from the Junta de Andalucía. |
| Good to know | Self-guided visits do not require booking. For guided visits, booking by telephone or email is recommended. Leaflets are available in Spanish, French, German and English. |
