Roman Theater of Augusta Raurica
N 47° 31.992 E 007° 43.283
32T E 403764 N 5265211
This is the best preserved Roman theater north of the Alps. It has been recently reopened after 10 years of restoration work.
Waymark Code: WM1TAG
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/06/2007
Views: 65
At the museum across the street, you can obtain an audio guide to the theater for 5 CHF which is translated in many languages.
The theater for putting on dramatic acts (seats on one side facing a stage) was originally constructed in 70 A.D. Then in 110 A.D. it was converted into an Amphitheater (seats on all sides) and used for gladiator fights. Then in 180 A.D. it was reconverted to a theater and the amphitheater was relocated further away from the center of the city.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24 x 7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
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