Side ancient theatre, which is estimated to be built on Roman architecture and an existing theatre, has a capacity of 15 thousand people. The theatre, which was built in the middle of the 2nd century BC, is the largest ancient theatre in the region. Since there was no hill to support the theatre, it was built with a superior architectural technique. The theatre stage consists of three parts: Cavea, Orskestra and Scene. The theatre, which was used as an arena for gladiator races and animal struggles for a period, was used as an open-air clay pier in a period .
Side Antique Theater has many same features in terms of architecture with the Coliseum. Baroque feature of the Antonine period is seen in the decorations.
Classical music, film music and different events are organized in Side Antique Theater in summer. Side Antique theatre can be visited for a low fee.
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