The Roman Theatre
The theatre was built in 15 b.C. and could house over 6,000 people. The seating area was divided into three parts, one for every social class of that time.
The stage measures 60 by 7 metres and was originally of wood. The entrance of the theatre consists of two rows of columns that reach 18 metres into the sky, in between which are placed statues that serve as decorative elements. Behind the stage were various rooms that were used by the actors. The majority of the buildings have collapsed but the columns and seating area have been conserved reasonably well.
The Roman Amphitheatre
The amfitheatre had a capacity of 15,000 people and was inaugurated in the year 8 b.C.
It was built with concrete, natural stone and granite. It has 16 gates and 2 seating areas. In the central court fights between gladiators and animals took place. Two galleries gave access to the seating areas. You can also find rooms that probably belonged to the gladiators in these galleries. In the centre of the arena is a large pit where the scenic materials and spears were probably stored. Just like in the theatre, the seating areas were divided into three parts, one for every social class. What you can still see nowadays are the seating areas and the galleries.
The Temple of Diana
This temple actually served the Imperial cult. It was built near the end of the first century b.C. It is one of the few Roman buildings that have been well preserved, thanks to repairs. These repairs took place when the nearby Palacio del Conde de los Corbos was built in the 16th century. It consists of a rectangular floor that is surrounded with granite columns that were originally painted in red. Archaeological findings have indicated the religious importance of the temple and so it is a good thing that it has been preserved so well.
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