Roman Theatre, Cádiz

Name: Roman Theatre
Address: El Populo, Cádiz, Spain
Telephone: +34 677 98 29 45

#7 among attractions in Cádiz

Archaeological site, Top attraction

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The Roman theatre of Cádiz is an ancient structure in Cádiz, Andalusia, in southern Spain. The remains were discovered in 1980. The theatre, which was likely built during the 1st century BC and was one of the largest ever built in the Roman empire, was abandoned in the 4th century and, in the 13th century, a fortress was built on its ruins by order of King Alfonso X of Castile. ()

Local name: Teatro romano de Cádiz Coordinates: 36°31'42"N, 6°17'37"W

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El PopuloCádiz Spain

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+34 677 98 29 45

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Roman Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cádiz Cathedral, Monument to Moret, Museo de Cádiz, Gran Teatro Falla.

~550 ftNW
Baroque cathedral with a panoramic tower
Cádiz Cathedral, Cádiz
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~820 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Monument to Moret, Cádiz
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0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museo de Cádiz, Cádiz
13 min walk • The Museum of Cadiz is a museum located in Cádiz, Spain. It was founded in 1970 after the merger of the Provincial Museum of Fine Arts with the Provincial Museum of Archaeology. It is on three floors, archaeology on the ground floor, art on the first, and puppets on the second floor. Entry is free for citizens of the European Union.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gran Teatro Falla, Cádiz
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~250 ftNE
Historical place, Arch
Arco de los Blanco, Cádiz
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~440 ftN
Architecture, Historical place, Arch
Arco del Pópulo, Cádiz
3 min walk • Arco del Pópulo is an archway of the city of Cádiz, southern Spain. It has been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural site. The Arco del Pópulo in the city of Cádiz is the primitive Puerta del Mar, because it accessed the port area, and was flanked by two cubes.
~1970 ftN
Church, Historical place
Oratorio de la Santa Cueva, Cádiz
10 min walk • The Oratorio de la Santa Cueva is an underground church in Cádiz. It was restored by the Veracruz-born priest, Don José Sáenz de Santa María, who also commissioned Haydn's The Seven Last Words of Christ for performance in the cave.
0.5 miNW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, Cádiz
12 min walk • The Church of Oratorio de San Felipe Neri is a church built between 1685 and 1719, located in Cádiz, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1907.
0.7 miW
Beach
La Caleta, Cádiz
18 min walk • La Caleta is a beach located in the historical center of the city of Cádiz, Spain. It is a natural harbor by which Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans penetrated historically. It is the smallest beach in the city, and is isolated from the others.
~1090 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Convent of Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo, Cádiz
6 min walk • The Convent of Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo is a convent located in Cádiz, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 2005.
0.7 miW
36°31'53"N • 6°18'18"W
Ficus macrophylla, Cádiz
18 min walk • Tree

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roman Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Arco de los Blanco, Cádiz (2 min walk), Yacimiento Arqueológico Casa del Obispo - Cádiz, Cádiz (2 min walk), Arco del Pópulo, Cádiz (3 min walk), Cádiz Cathedral, Cádiz (3 min walk).

How to get to Roman Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roman Theatre:

Bus

Avenida del Puerto • Lines: 2, 5 (6 min walk)
Casa del Mar • Lines: 2, 5 (8 min walk)

Train

Cádiz (10 min walk)
San Severiano (23 min walk)