The ancient theater (Theatre Antique) was built at the end of the 1st century BC. e. during the reign of Emperor Augustus. This is one of the first Roman theaters built of stone. Unlike the Greek theatres, it was not dedicated to Dionysus, but to Apollo. It is known that the theater remained active until the beginning of the 5th century.
Unfortunately, the theater is only partially preserved. For its rich history, it even managed to serve as a quarry for the construction of various buildings of the city. You will need to strain your imagination to recreate the grandeur of the decor. By the way, among the sculptures there was also the Venus of Arles, which is now kept in the Louvre.
If you have enough external sightseeing, then you do not need to purchase a ticket to visit the Antique Theater - everything is perfectly visible through the fence.
Address: Rue du Cloitre. During the summer period it is open from 9-00 to 20-00 (in June until 19-00). A complex ticket for visiting the Ancient Theater and the Amphitheater (Arena) costs 8 euros
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Unfortunately, the theater is only partially preserved. For its rich history, it even managed to serve as a quarry for the construction of various buildings of the city. You will need to strain your imagination to recreate the grandeur of the decor. By the way, among the sculptures there was also the Venus of Arles, which is now kept in the Louvre.
If you have enough external sightseeing, then you do not need to purchase a ticket to visit the Antique Theater - everything is perfectly visible through the fence.
Address: Rue du Cloitre. During the summer period it is open from 9-00 to 20-00 (in June until 19-00). A complex ticket for visiting the Ancient Theater and the Amphitheater (Arena) costs 8 euros
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