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| Reception area in front of the theatre | |
| The gateway to Augusta Raurica
Visitors are welcomed in the reception area in front of the theatre Large overview maps help them find their way around the Augst/Kaiseraugst of today and in the past. Two display cases present the latest news. From here, the path leads to the showpiece of Augusta Raurica, the theatre, which has recently undergone extensive restoration work! |
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| Coffee shop Augusta Raurica During the main season (Easter to autumn) and in good weather, the coffee shop at the bottom of the reception area is open (approx. 11 am to 5 pm). The tea garden is located exactly where the vaulted Roman entrance hall to the theatre once stood. Visitors already congregated here 1,800 years ago. The coffee shop offers drinks, snacks, some 'Roman' nibbles and ice cream. You can also book a wonderful Roman drinks reception or a delicious al fresco meal for your group (tel +41 [0]61 811 35 15 |
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| Monumental In the reception area, you will find four large text and picture panels explaining the ancient theatre, the performances that took place here and the magnificent architecture. The impressive reconstruction drawings reveal that the theatre formed an axial unit with the temple district located on the 'Schönbühl' hill opposite. |
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| What kind of performances took place here? Let us transport you back to the Roman past for 45 minutes - with our audio tour of the theatre! The equipment can be hired for a small fee of CHF 5.- (and a deposit) from the front desk in the museum. The tour starts in front of the museum. |
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| Walk around the theatre with Quintus The audio tour is set in the 3rd century AD. Quintus, a Roman citizen, proudly 'shows' us the theatre and the town where he lives and works as a blacksmith. A modern-day woman's voice makes the connection between what Quintus is saying and the present. A lively mix of background music, reciting actors, Latin plays on words and the frenetic applause of an audience will truly transport you back to the grand times in Augusta Raurica! More information and audio sample |
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