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The Roman Theater of Malaga remained hidden under the streets and houses that existed on the slope of the Alcazaba. In 1940, the the building intended to house the Palace of Archives, Libraries and Museums of Malaga, known as the House of Culture. In the landscaping works carried out in 1951 in front of the main entrance of the building, a The monumental construction was brought to light, which was initially interpreted as like one of the gates of the Roman wall. With the appearance of a series of staggered stands, it was confirmed that that it was a Roman theater. There will be periods of excavation and consolidation that will conclude with the demolition of the House of Culture and the enhancement of the archaeological site. Although of medium size, since Roman Malacca was not very populous, the study of the materials has revealed the sumptuousness of its construction. In the excavations, the stage, remains of the Orchestra, the place reserved for the senators and the cavea, the stands measuring 31 meters in radius by 16 meters high with thirteen steps and the so-called vomitorium, the entrance to the stands.

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January 1 and 6, May 1, December 24, 25 and 31. From August 15 to 24 (Málaga Fair), from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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    It was built in the 1st century under the empire of Augustus and used until the 3rd century. It is located at the foot of the Alcazaba hill in the western area and was discovered in 1951, after remaining buried for centuries. Today it has a modern interpretation center that recreates the daily life of Roman Malacca and is Decorated on the outside with phrases from the Lex Flavia Malacitana and on the inside it contains original pieces recovered in the excavations. Its original use has also been recovered, offering shows inside.

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