Ruins of the Roman Theatre

Category: Archaeology > Theatre

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Sé

Location

The Roman Theatre Ruins are located on the southern slope of São Jorge Castle, in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, in Lisbon.

History

The theatre was built in the 1st century during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Later, it was renovated in the time of Emperor Nero and, after several transformations, it was eventually abandoned in the 4th century. The ruins remained hidden until they were discovered in 1798, after the 1755 earthquake.

Excavations

Since 1967, the site has been the subject of several archaeological excavations, allowing the recovery of important parts such as the stands, the orchestra, and the stage, in addition to many decorative elements.

Classification

In 1967, the ruins were classified as a Property of Public Interest, highlighting their historical and cultural importance.

Roman Theatre Museum

Attraction

The Roman Theatre Museum is located near the ruins and is dedicated to the history of theatre in Lisbon. The museum occupies a 17th-century building, which was probably connected to one of the ancient entrances to the theatre.

Exhibits

In the museum, visitors can appreciate artifacts recovered during the excavations, providing a more in-depth view of Roman life and culture in Lisbon.

Access

The museum is located next to Pátio do Aljube, easy to find for those visiting the São Jorge Castle area.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruínas_do_teatro_romano_de_Lisboa

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt