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The Roman Theatre Museum reorders another night tour under the moonlight for Saturday 16 August. Shall be two shifts, at 21 and 21.30 hours, at a cost of 10 euros.
This journey will experience firsthand in a relaxed atmosphere and exclusivity, a journey that begins at the Museum of the Roman Theatre in the hand of a guide, with a small group of a maximum of 25 people, discovering the essential of civilization Roman, to lead the archaeological jewel of the Roman Theatre in the moonlight.
The museum tour allows visitors to save a noticeable difference in elevation between the Port and the theater, from the sea to heights visit culminates with the unexpected appearance of imposing space cavea.
Along the route takes you to the room 1 which houses the collection of monumental architecture.
It's necessary to understand the architecture of the theater building through the exhibition of original pieces plus a demo and other keys are given didactic elements.
The entity of its architectural elements;
bases, cornices and especially capitals, become the theater of Cartagena in a magnificent example of public and monumental architecture Augustan age, whose image presides over the Board as a benefactor of the city.
In room 2 the visitor approaches the understanding of the roles of theater in the Antiquity, as well as its recreational function the theater building is the appropriate framework for political and religious propaganda Augustus himself, personified in the Roman Theatre in Cartagena by the two young princes, Gaius and Lucius, who also had to participate in the financing thereof and probably in their choice of ornamental program.
As in other Roman cities also participated funding is the most notable members of the family in the city, as Iunius and Postumios.
The contemplation of the altars and inscriptions allows visitors to understand the keys to political patronage and promotion in ancient times.
The end of the journey culminates with the unexpected appearance stands the imposing Roman Theatre in the light of the moon.
Location: Museum Theatre Romano.Horas: 21:00 AM 21:30 h.Precio: 10 eurosInformación and booking: 960 50 48 02 and 969 50 00 93
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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