Düzce, Konuralp

The Konuralp Theatre, whose construction commenced in 10 BC, has survived with its characteristics of the Roman era. The wall behind the stage of this two-tiered theatre and a section of the seats in the second tier still stand. In addition, the vaulted passages allowing access from the right and left are above ground. The building behind the stage of this theatre, which is 226 m above sea level, is 144 feet long and 48 feet wide. The seating rows of the first tier of the theatre are not visible, but its dimensions suggest it is large enough to accommodate approximately 17 rows of seats. Although the second tier, connected to the central way with very steep steps, has 15 rows of seats, there is room for another 4 rows. Accordingly, this theatre has approximately 36 rows of seats. The row ends by the radial ways are worked with lions’ claws. The radial way steps and their decorative work are made of a single long piece of stone as seen in the Vasada theatre in the village of Bostandere in Seydişehir in the province of Konya and in the theatre of Side.



It has a capacity of approximately 8,400 people.