Roman Theatre - Augst, BL, Switzerland
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The best reserved Roman theater North of the Alps - used for public performances after a break of 1500 years.
Waymark Code: WM749V
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/31/2009
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The Roman Theater of Augst (Augusta Raurica) was built around the year 70, then converted into a round amphitheater. After the other amphitheater was built, it was reconverted into its former shape, just bigger in 180 A.D. In these days there was room for about 10000 visitors. It was rediscovered under a hill in the 16th century.
After a renovation that lasted 16 years it can now be used again for occasional public performances.
Theater Name: Roman Theater Augusta Raurica
Country: Switzerland
Address:
Giebenacherstrasse
Augst, BL Switzerland
4302
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Other (specify in narrative)
Type of Productions:
Classic stage plays, Jazz concerts, Classical music, Gladiator's fights
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 70 A.D.
Stage Type: Arena
Seating Capacity: 2000
Special Productions/Events/Festivals:
In the yearly Roman festival end of August, the theater is used for performances of reconstructed Roman music and gladiator's fights (although this is not historically correct, the fights were in the amphitheater about one kilometer out of the festival area).
Architect/Designer: Not listed
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