Emblem of Merida's legacy.
The theatre was built in order to provide the spectators with the best acoustic resonance.
It can seat up to 3,000 people. It was built on the hill of San Albín, whose inclination favours the acoustics of the building. Emperor Agripa ordered it to be built in the year 16 or 15 BC. The stage has three access doors and a podium over two and a half metres high.
Type of monument: Theatre.
Period: Romanization (BC).
Style: Classical-roman.

Information for visits
Timetables: 1 July to 15 September, 9.30am- 1.45pm and 4-7.15pm. 16 September to 30 June, 9.30am-1.45pm and 4-6.15pm.
Closed: 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Entry fee:  Joint admission including Theatre, Amphitheatre, Fortress, Casa del Mitreo House, Visitor Centre, Crypt of Santa Eulalia Basilica, Roman Circus, Los Columbarios Funeral Area: €9
Admission to Amphitheatre and Theatre only: €6.50
Reduced: €5 (over 65s, pensioners, groups, minimum 20 people by prior appointment, Youth Card holders, students and children 9-16 years, with ID).
Free: children under 8 years.  

Must see...
A view of the tiers.
Surrounding area...
Amphitheatre, House of the Amphitheatre, Circus, Roman Forum, Temple of Diana.