Roman Theatre

The Roman Theater in Mogontiacum (the Roman name for Mainz) is one of the city's most important historical landmarks. Once the largest Roman theater north of the Alps, it could seat some 10,000 spectators and was an impressive 116 meters in diameter.

Excavated in the 1990s, the theater reveals the fascinating history of the ancient city. After the fall of the Roman Empire, stones from the theater were used to build city walls, and the vaults were used as catacombs for religious burials.

Work is currently underway to integrate this unique monument into the modern cultural life of the city, with theater and musical performances planned.