Hotels near Teatro Romano de Malaga

The Roman Theatre of Malaga (Teatro Romano de Malaga) was built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Augustus and remained in use until the 3rd century AD. It was then progressively buried and forgotten, serving at various points as a quarry, a medieval fortification, and eventually as the foundation for a 20th-century provincial government building that was demolished when the theatre was rediscovered in 1951. Today it's one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Spain and the best-presented - a free exhibition centre at the entrance provides context before you descend to the orchestra level.

Entry is completely free. The theatre is at the base of the Alcazaba hill, making it the natural first or last stop when visiting the fortress. The seating capacity was around 2,000 and the theatre continued functioning while the Moorish Alcazaba was built directly above it in the 11th century.

Pro Tip: The best photograph of the theatre is taken from the base of the Alcazaba ramp - looking down into the orchestra from above with the city behind. Visit the theatre exhibition centre first (it's quick - 20 minutes) then walk directly up to the Alcazaba entrance.