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Theatre of Marcellus
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Theatre of ancient Rome begun by Julius Caesar and inaugurated by Augustus in the 1st century BC, dedicated to his nephew Marcellus. It served as the model for the superimposed arches of the Colosseum. In the Middle Ages it became a fortress and in the 16th century the Orsini built a palace on its arcades. It can be seen from the street, next to the Jewish quarter.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Theatre of Marcellus: 2 missions
- Walk around the Theatre of Marcellus and look at its archesWalk along Via del Teatro di Marcello and notice the travertine arcades and the Renaissance palace built on top.
- Find the columns of the Temple of Apollo SosianusNext to the theatre there are ruined columns of an ancient temple; find them and compare them with the theatre's arches.
Near Theatre of Marcellus
Synagogue of Rome (Tempio Maggiore)124 m awayDa Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia124 m awayNonna Betta147 m awayTiber Island215 m awayFontana delle Tartarughe274 m awayCrypta Balbi286 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Theatre of Marcellus?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Theatre of Marcellus