Roman theatre (structure)

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Roman theatre at Orange, France

A Roman theatre is a theatre building built by the Romans for watching theatrical performances.

The Roman style of theatre building evolved from the Greek theatres: they were semicircular in form. However, while the Greek built their theatres in natural amphitheatres, Romans tended to construct artificial walls and terraces.

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[edit] Algeria

Roman theatre of Guelma

Djemila - listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, together with other Roman buildings of the city.
Guelma
Khamissa
Timgad - listed also as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.

Djemila, Roman Theatre

Guelma, Roman Theatre

Khamissa, Roman Theatre

Timgad, Roman Theatre

[edit] Bulgaria

The Plovdiv (ancient Philipoppolis) Roman amphitheatre is still used.
Sofia (ancient Serdica)
Devnya (ancient Marcianopolis)

[edit] France

Ruins at the Roman theatre of Arles

Arles - listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, together with other Roman buildings of the city.
Autun
Lyon
Lillebonne in Normandie
Orange, the Théâtre Antique d'Orange is listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, together with other Roman buildings of the city.
Vienne