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El Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena extended its opening days in the month of August, opening on Monday 8th from 10.00 to 14.00 hours and on the bridge of the Our ​​Lady of the Assumption, the 15th day of 10.00 to 20.00 hours.
The museum, whose entrance is located in the Town Hall Square, opposite the Palace Hall, one of the busiest squares in the city just a few meters from the port not only serves as exhibition of the collections framework, but it leads the visitor to Inside the monument.
Thus, the recovery project conducted by the architect Rafael Moneo, is a journey through time and route from the sea at high levels culminating with the unexpected visit of the imposing appearance of the Theatre bleachers.
The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and can be done for free, as the museum offers visitors a wealth of resources (panels, video, models, interactive?) That allow the understanding of all parts and components exposed.
In addition, it also features guided tours scheduled every hour, no extra cost.
For tours in languages ​​(English or French) must be booked by calling 968 50 00 93.
ROMAN THEATRE TOUR
After passing the doors of the museum, visitors will find the corridor of history.
It explains the evolution of the solar urban theater from century to century BC, illustrates a selection of artifacts recovered during the excavation as graphic and audiovisual documentation.
The corridor leads directly to a large room of seven feet, which serves as a unique framework for the presentation of the elements that shape the monumental architecture of the Teatro de Cartagena.
The height of the room has to recreate the first order of the scenic facade with the original elements.
Through an escalator leads to the second room, the larger of the museum.
This room allows visitors to discover the knowledge of the functions of the Theater in Antiquity, then, in addition to its recreational function, the theater building was the perfect architectural framework for political and religious propaganda of the emperor.
So, its decorative program was loaded with ideological messages among which the introduction of the cults of the traditional deities of the Roman State through three altars where the symbols of the Capitoline Triad, pieces carved in Carrara marble great excellence, that dominate the center of the room.
Room 2 binds to the corridor under the church of Santa Maria La Vieja, where housing is preserved Roman mosaic amortized for the construction of the theater as well as the walls of terraces in the early church of the thirteenth century, and other medieval remains.
This corridor also has a key role to the architect, to prepare the visitor to contemplate what is the end of the trail: a comprehensive view of the theater, so magnificent and unexpected.
The exit corridor leads to a footbridge that links directly to the circulation corridor at the bottom half of the bleachers.
From this point we have a complete view of theater, beginning the tour inside the monument for the aisles, and stairs that allow radio down to the orchestra and the stage to watch the partial restoration of the scenic facade made with the insertion of elements.
Visit to the monument is completed, the output is through the Plaza de la Condesa Peralta.
The Museum and the Theatre of Cartagena has become today an important cultural landmark and tourist region, both in numbers of visitors, since opening on July 11, 2008 have covered more than 427,000-as various awards at national and European level.
In this regard it is noteworthy that recently received the Grand Prix Europa Nostra 2010 in the conservation category.
The purpose of these awards is to recognize the most outstanding initiatives in the European cultural heritage sector in order to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and experience, and encourage similar initiatives through the Power of Example.
The jury said the reclamation project of the Roman Theatre of Cartagena by the integration of the monument in the urban fabric and its proper conservation and exhibition of educational and cultural purposes.
In addition to these surveys, surveys of public satisfaction with both highly value the equipment and information in the museum and the theater's restoration project.
Remember also to the September 12th you can visit the temporary exhibition, The Story of a discovery.
Story of a project: the Roman Theatre in Cartagena.
The exhibition takes visitors which meant the discovery of the Roman Theater in one of the most depressed neighborhoods of the city and the story of his recovery.
A long, complex, but exciting ending with the inauguration of the Museo del Teatro Romano on July 11, 2008, a project has been funded by the Foundation of the Roman Theatre in Cartagena.
Date and time:
Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 20.00
Sundays from 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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