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| El Museo del Teatro Romano |
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| Modernism in a Catalan Style |
Built in 1908, and inspired by Catalan Modernism, this well restored and good looking building is a fitting introduction to the Roman theatre. Having paid my modest entrance fee and purchased a good quality guide book, written in English, I took a good look around.
All of the interpretation boards and labels for the exhibits are written in both English and Spanish and, although I am not that interested in ancient pottery, I took the time to read the information and get a better understanding of the history of the place.
Unsurprisingly, my attention was drawn to the wide variety of stones that can be seen everywhere - both in the modern architecture and in the ancient artefacts.
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| A fragment of an old Roman wall |
Corinthian capitals, carved in both the local sandstone and the finest Carrara marble, have been set aside from the archaeological excavations, together with various statues and inscriptions that have been carved into other stones.
I particularly liked the polished marble that has been used for flooring throughout the museum. I had seen it many times before on the streets of Murcia, and had thought that it was very attractive, but here it adds a real touch of quality.
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| Artefacts in Room 1 |
Being keen to get to see the Roman Theatre itself, I rather hurried around the museum and you could easily spend more time here than I did. Although the exhibits aren't extensive, there are many interactive displays, virtual reconstructions and models that are very informative.
Passing along a subterranean passageway to reach the theatre, various sections of ancient walls provide an insight into the complex construction of the structure.
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| Rea Silvia in Room 2 |
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