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Archaeological site · Aosta, Vale de Aosta
Teatro romano di Aosta
Teatro romano from the 1st century, next to the Porta Praetoria, with a 22-meter-high stone façade, arcades and windows, and space for about 4,000 spectators.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Teatro romano di Aosta
The teatro romano in Aosta was built a few decades after the town’s foundation, in the 1st century, in the northeast corner of the Roman town, near the Porta Praetoria. Together with the amphitheatre, which stood beside it and is now hidden among buildings, it formed the entertainment area of Augusta Praetoria.
What stands out is the southern façade, which still stands at 22 meters high. It is a stone wall with buttresses and four levels of openings: the entrance arcades at the bottom and, above them, three rows of windows of different shapes. The height and structure have suggested the theatre may have had a roof, which would be unusual.
Inside the enclosure the semicircular seating could hold between 3,500 and 4,000 spectators, and parts of it remain, along with the orchestra and the stage wall. In summer the theatre again hosts performances and concerts.
The mountains surrounding Aosta appear through the façade’s windows, making the theatre one of the most photographed spots in the town.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, with side light on the façade. In summer, check the schedule of performances. Check opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is on the street of the teatro romano, next to the Porta Praetoria, about a 5-minute walk from praça Chanoux.
Tip
Frame the façade with the mountains visible through the windows: it is the most familiar image of Aosta.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teatro romano di Aosta
How tall is the façade of Aosta's Roman theatre?
About 22 metres, with arcades below and three tiers of windows above.
How many people did the Roman theatre hold?
Between 3,500 and 4,000 spectators.
Are there still performances in the Roman theatre?
In summer, yes: the theatre hosts performances and concerts. Check the schedule.