The Ancient Theatre is situated close to the Southern entrance of the fortress. The marble theatre, built up by Emperor Trayan in the beginning of II c. AD, is the best preserved one in our lands. It reproduces the layout of the stadium in Delphi, Greece, and the marble seats accommodated 7000 spectators at the most. Тhe spectators’ seats were amphitheatrically shaped and divided into two rings of 14 rows each. It is frequently hosting various performances.

     The names of the respective city quarters were chiselled on the benches in each sector. Simply everyone had to seat where he belonged.

     The two-level stage exhibits the architectural and decorative wealth of the building; top –quality materials and the artistic working unambiguously show the tremendous social importance attached to the city theatre.