Roman theatre of Philippopolis

42°08′49″N 24°45′04″E / 42.14684°N 24.751006°E / 42.14684; 24.751006

Ancient theatre of Philippopolis

Shown within Plovdiv City Center
Location	Old Town, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Coordinates	42°08′49″N 24°45′04″E / 42.14684°N 24.751006°E / 42.14684; 24.751006
Type	Theatre
History
Builder	Marcus Ulpius Traianus
Material	bricks, marble
Founded	1st century AD
Periods	Roman Empire
Site notes
Excavation dates	1968 – 1979
Condition	Restored
Ownership	Plovdiv Municipality
Public access	Yes
Website	http://www.visitplovdiv.com/en/node/522

Part of a series on the ancient city of
Philippopolis
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Public  • Theatre  • Stadium  • Forum  • Odeon  • Library Religious  • Great Basilica  • Small Basilica  • Synagogue Fortification  • Nebet Tepe  • Hisar Kapia  • Eastern gate Residential  • Eirene Residence
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The Roman theatre of Philippopolis (Latin: Theatrum Trimontense; Bulgarian: Пловдивски античен театър, Plovdivski antichen teatar) is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city center of modern Plovdiv, Bulgaria, once the ancient city of Philippopolis. It was constructed in the 1st century AD, probably during the reign of Domitian. The theatre can host between 5,000 and 7,000 spectators and it is currently in use.^[1][2]