Teatro Romano
Teatro Romano
4.5
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
The Aostan Roman Theatre stands out for its straight southern facade measuring 22 meters in height. Its majesty is punctuated by a series of buttresses and arches and is lightened by three orders of windows with different width. The masonry is characterized by large rectangular blocks of conglomerate and of local limestone. This suggestive part was originally longer than 60 m. The east and west sides were about 38 m long. The cavea is easily recognisable, as a semicircular structure where the public sat. Only the last six steps remain visible, in addition to the two, lower and wider, where the most important people used to sit. The radial substructures on which laid the rest of the terraces are still in their original place. The stage was located in front of the cavea, of which only the foundations are still visible. Small rooms behind served as dressing rooms for the actors, while the sides of the stage were used as deposits for equipment. The entire structure was then completed by arcades that stood against the perimeter wall on the shorter sides. The theatre was not built at the same time when the city was founded (25 BC), but rather a few decades later, in the Julio-Claudian era, as some previous buildings were found in this very area.
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marriott946
London, UK668 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
We had an official guide who probably told us too much at the huge entrance arch. It dragged on a little long.
The amphitheatre was a brilliant site as were the others but by being what we felt was overload at the arch we didn't make the artifact museum as we would be late for our lunch reservation. Obviously we could have visited after lunch but our schedule meant we didn't have time.
Having said that is you visit without a guide you will not be disappointed but a guide has lots of information remember.
Thank you to our guide.
The amphitheatre was a brilliant site as were the others but by being what we felt was overload at the arch we didn't make the artifact museum as we would be late for our lunch reservation. Obviously we could have visited after lunch but our schedule meant we didn't have time.
Having said that is you visit without a guide you will not be disappointed but a guide has lots of information remember.
Thank you to our guide.
Written April 23, 2022
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Marla7
Naas, Ireland839 contributions
Mar 2022
Wonderfully preserved Roman Theatre in the heart of Aosta, absolutely a must see. There is a great atmosphere and you can really get an idea of what it would have looked like back in the day. The panels explaining the history and the architecture are very informative too. The entrance ticket is €10 but it also gives you access to other historical and archaeological sites.
Written March 16, 2022
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Peter H
Fredericksburg, VA963 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
In comparison with other ancient Roman theaters, I thought this semi-Circle was about 2/3 the diameter of, say, the one in Merida, Spain. This one was discovered around 1860 and the entire theater was enclosed by a rectangular wall. Only the wall behind the stage remains. There are about 5 different descriptions posted on the boards behind the remains and there’s a very good reconstructed image of the original. I suggest studying the model before checking out the remains. Walking down a plank going through the middle, the stage and left side of the seating area can be seen.
Written May 14, 2023
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Reismaar
Amsterdam, The Netherlands8 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
You can visit 3 Roman places with one card. 10 Euro (May 2022). All are excellent and especially the Forum Romanum with the views at the mountains are spectacular. We stayed a long while because of the interesting history. And the magnificent pictures you can take.
Written May 29, 2022
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy26,236 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
The ancient Roman theater is still impressive, no many parts of it are erected but the atmosphere is fantastic.
Think about so many centuries this stones are here to show the majestic of Romans
Think about so many centuries this stones are here to show the majestic of Romans
Written October 26, 2021
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,112 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The Teatro Romano is not much more that some remains of a Roman theatre.
The visit is not worth the entrance fee (€ 7 p.p.).
Staff was unfriendly and even rude.
If you want so see the main attraction of the theatre, you can also have a great free view from the outside. Just take the street East of the town hall and turn right,
The visit is not worth the entrance fee (€ 7 p.p.).
Staff was unfriendly and even rude.
If you want so see the main attraction of the theatre, you can also have a great free view from the outside. Just take the street East of the town hall and turn right,
Written September 30, 2017
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Dear Paul B,
thank you very much for your review that it's very important for us to improve our facilities.
Best regards
Written October 27, 2017
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Athlet
Belgium189 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Obviously if you go to Aosta you HAVE TO visit the Roman Theater. It's in a very good state ... and it's for free. Moreover we got in the morning on a chilly day and had the whole theater "for our own".
THEN we saw on our guide that it was possible to visit the arcs of the amphitheater, but that you had to ask the nuns on the convent next to it ..and that was one of the most magic experiences of our trip.
An 83 year old nun was glad to be our guide. Walking slowly, almost whispering, she showed us the chapel, the crypt, the (very nice) garden, and of course the arcs.
Her politeness, friendliness and time that she dedicated to a couple & two kids of "foreigners" are something we'll never forget.
THEN we saw on our guide that it was possible to visit the arcs of the amphitheater, but that you had to ask the nuns on the convent next to it ..and that was one of the most magic experiences of our trip.
An 83 year old nun was glad to be our guide. Walking slowly, almost whispering, she showed us the chapel, the crypt, the (very nice) garden, and of course the arcs.
Her politeness, friendliness and time that she dedicated to a couple & two kids of "foreigners" are something we'll never forget.
Written September 1, 2014
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xliketheowl
15 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
It is hard not to find yourself face to face with some form of Ancient Greek or Roman ruins when traveling in Italy. As such, I have noticed most such locations have one of the following traits:
1) they cost, often exorbitantly, to explore
2) they are only really able to be seen from a distance (often fenced off)
3) they are incredibly ruined
Aosta's Teatro is special because it is none of these. Entry is completely free. You get to wander among the ruins. And while it's certainly not preserved the way some theaters are, it straddles the line of being just complete enough to visualize and recognize the purpose of the structure, while still abstract enough for the mind to wander.
Point being, it's a beautiful chunk of history that isn't being held at a distance. If you're in Aosta, there's no reason not to stop by.
1) they cost, often exorbitantly, to explore
2) they are only really able to be seen from a distance (often fenced off)
3) they are incredibly ruined
Aosta's Teatro is special because it is none of these. Entry is completely free. You get to wander among the ruins. And while it's certainly not preserved the way some theaters are, it straddles the line of being just complete enough to visualize and recognize the purpose of the structure, while still abstract enough for the mind to wander.
Point being, it's a beautiful chunk of history that isn't being held at a distance. If you're in Aosta, there's no reason not to stop by.
Written June 29, 2014
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Vetvoyages
Kyiv, Ukraine116 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Comes as a joint ticket with the museum, Teatro Romano, criptoportico and the roman church.
Looks great at sunset. Very atmospheric although not much to see beyond the main wall and some seating.
Takes maybe 30 minute maximum to visit.
Looks great at sunset. Very atmospheric although not much to see beyond the main wall and some seating.
Takes maybe 30 minute maximum to visit.
Written February 26, 2019
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Freedom660304
13 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Fantastic view with sunshine and snow on the side and on the grass. Worth the trip! Aosta is a beautiful small town with great history
Written December 9, 2017
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lorben17
Turin, Italy45 contributions
si paga per entrare?
VdACultura
Aosta, Italy56 contributions
Buongiorno, il prezzo di ingresso è un biglietto cumulativo che comprende l'ingresso a 4 siti : Teatro romano, Museo archeologico, Criptoportico forense, Chiesa di San Lorenzo.
Il prezzo per il biglietto intero per un adulto è di 7 euro.
Buona visita e buona vacanza
Natthanee N
Chattanooga, TN10 contributions
May I ask how much it’s cost for tickets?
SANDRA B
30 contributions
We did pay for tickets. Our visit was last September and I can’t remember. Is in euros. Google the name and see if a website comes up. Also see if you can find through a city of Aosta web site.
Bonjour;
Nous allons à Aoste dans la semaine prochaine, est ce que vous pourriez m'indiquer ou acheter les billets ?
Merci à vous
Franck S
Geneva, Switzerland229 contributions
Dans la via Pretoria, tournez via Ballage pour trouver la billetterie pour le théâtre romain.
lup076
Rovetta, Italy521 contributions
Mi.consigliate un parcheggio in zona x faciltare la visita coi bambini?grazie
Riccardo F
Mantua, Italy998 contributions
Parcheggio Consolata, Via Frédéric Chabod, 11100 Aosta AO
SusanF22
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
how do I get to Teatro Romano di Aosta from Bourg St Maurice
Miriam A
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland267 contributions
With the car, you take the D902, then the D 1090 and the montain pass "Petit Saint-Bernard", then the A5. In Aosta you can park your car near the Place Portes Prétoriennes.
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