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The Museum of the Roman Theatre of Cartagena extend its opening days during the month of August, so that will open on Monday, the 12th, from 10.00 to 20.00 hours and on the bridge August 15th Virgin of the Assumption, from 10.00 to 20.00 pm, and Monday 26, 10.00 to 16.00 hours in the arrival of cruise ships to the port.
With the entrance located in the Town Hall Square, opposite the Town Hall, one of the busiest squares in the city and few meters from the port, the Museum serves not only exhibition of the collections framework, but leads the visitor from the square up inside the monument.
So, the recovery project undertaken by architect Rafael Moneo, is a journey in time and a route from the sea to the high levels culminating with the unexpected visit of the imposing appearance of the theater stands.
The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and can be done for free since the museum offers the visitor a wealth of resources (panels, video, models, interactive?) That allow an understanding of all parts and elements set .
But it also has tours scheduled every hour, at no extra cost.
For tours in languages ​​(English or French) must be booked by calling 968 50 00 93 or 968 50 48 02.
A WALK THROUGH HISTORY
After passing through the doors of the museum, the visitor finds Corridor History.
It explains the evolution of the solar urban theater since the XXI century to the first century BC, illustrated both with a selection of artifacts recovered during the excavation and with graphic and audiovisual documentation.
The corridor leads directly to a large room twenty feet high, which serves superb framework for exposure to the elements that make up the monumental architecture of the theater of Cartagena.
The height of the room allowed recreate the first order of the scenic facade with original elements.
Through escalator leads to the second room, the larger the museum.
This room allows visitors penetrates in the knowledge of the functions of Theatre in Antiquity, as well as its recreational function the theater building was the perfect architectural framework for political and religious propaganda of the emperor.
So, your program was loaded decorative ideological messages among which the introduction of the cults to traditional deities of the Roman State through three altars where symbols represent the Capitoline Triad, pieces carved Carrara marble great excellence, who preside over the middle of the room.
The Ward 2 binds to the corridor under the church Santa Maria la Vieja, where a house is preserved Roman mosaic amortized by the construction of the theater, as well as remains of medieval times.
This corridor also has a core mission for the architect, to prepare the visitor for contemplation to be the end of their journey: a complete picture of the Theatre, as magnificent as unexpected.
The output of the corridor leads to a walkway that links directly to the circulation corridor stands at the foot of the medium.
From this point you have a complete view of the theater, from here starts the monument inside the corridors of movement, and allow radial stairs down to the orchestra and the stage to contemplate partial restitution scenic facade made with the insertion of elements.
Completed the visit to the monument, the output is done by the Plaza de la Condesa Peralta.
Turi STAND PLASTIC
The Museum and Theatre of Cartagena has become today an important cultural landmark and tourism in the region, both in number of visitors, since it opened on July 11, 2008 I have traveled more than 700,000 people, for the surveys at national and European level.
In this regard it should be noted that recently received the Europa Nostra Grand Prix 2010 in the category of conservation.
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.
AUGUST SUMMER ACTIVITIES
The Roman Theatre Museum has scheduled a series of special events and opening night for all audiences.
Free guided tour: Every Thursday in August at 19.00 h
FCG exposure.
Materica Antagonia in the Roman Theatre Museum until September 15, shows the most characteristic aspect of the artist's paintings, you can feel the immense blue of the Mediterranean Sea, whitish or pinkish waves of fields Almond Blossom.
The series shows the scenery inside the artist constantly experimenting with fiberglass and format.
The texture of the support becomes an integral part of the work, where matter and pigment in an intimate dialogue to result in marked works expressiveness and plastic force, inviting visitors to an observation changing, depending on the lighting and point chosen view.
The Museum also offers the possibility of family activities, with the workshop and guided tour every Friday in August at 18.00 h, linked to the temporary exhibition of FCG.
In Family Workshop The Sea of ​​Colors, children will voice Gabarron paint, and then perform a guided tour of the Museum and Roman Theatre.
These family workshops have a special price of 4 euros per person, which includes workshop tour of the monument more.
Theatre under the moonlight.
Visitors can experience firsthand, in a relaxed atmosphere and exclusivity of a night tour that starts at the Museum of the Roman Theatre.
The guided tour for a small group of up to 25 people, can make the journey for their rooms, and culminates with the unexpected appearance of the mighty Roman Theatre stands under the moonlight.
This proposal can be enjoyed on Saturday 10 and August 31, with two departures from the Roman Theatre Museum at 21:00 and 21:30.
The nightlife is completed with theatrical tour Auleaum, down the curtain on 24 August with a single pass at 21.00.
The visitor will be a very special tour of the Roman architect Vitruvius hand, will offer their vision of the architecture of the building, and finally to the Roman theater, where they will meet other surprises.
In collaboration with Cartagena Port of Cultures have organized guided tours around Carthago Nova.
The route from the theater to the Spa, is held every Tuesday and Thursday in August at 11.00 pm from the Museum of the Roman Theatre and the theatrical route Friday Carthago Nova Stroll with their characters, at 11.30 h.
Departing from the Roman Theatre.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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