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The Roman Theatre Museum continues its unique proposals designed to meet this important archaeological site from views and special situations.
Such is the case of night visits in the light of the moon and a theatrical tour, which will also take place during the month of September.
Visits to the moonlight, develop into a relaxed and unique as they are aimed at small groups of 25 people, which started after the Roman Theatre Museum and walk its halls, culminating in the unexpected appearance of imposing stands the Roman Theatre.
This proposal can be enjoyed on Saturday August 31, and September 14 with two outputs from the Roman Theatre Museum at 21:00 and 21:30.
The nightlife for September is completed with theatrical tour? AULAEUM, DOWN THE FABRIC "N, on September 7 with a pass only at 21.00 hours. Visitors will tour very special hand Roman architect Vitruvius, will offer their vision of the architecture of the building, and finally to the Roman theater, where they will meet other surprises.
The Museum 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, not only serves as an exhibition of the collections framework, but it leads the visitor from the square to the interior of 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.
After passing through the doors of the museum, visitors will find the corridor of 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
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? ¿.
In addition to the September 15 you can visit the temporary exhibition crystal "BAL barge" N, which brings us closer to the artist's work, called by many art critics as humanist color.
You can feel the vastness of the horizon, staring and absorbed the Mediterranean Sea??, Whitish or pinkish waves of fields?? Almond Blossom.
Not only you can enjoy Gabarron color, also the author jewelry exhibition mythology? ANGELES AS WHAT Moreja "N. The collection was inspired by the old Mediterranean myths and presents a personal view from the art of jewelry . Art and craft Angeles Morejon dominating for more than thirty years, in which the metal work has forged his career.
Information and Reservations: Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena.
Town Hall Square No. 9.
Phone 968 50 48 02 www.teatroromanocartagena.org
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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