Teatro di Marcello - Reviews from across the web
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Teatro di Marcello, Rome | MyTravelGuide.com The origins of this theatre run back to 23 BC, when Augustus had it built in honour of Marcus Claudius Marcellus, his nephew and adopted son. The theatre had space for 20,000 people, and was used for games and celebrations. The construction fell into ruin during the following centuries due to plunde... mytravelguide.com
Teatro di Marcello (Theatre of Marcellus) | Rome archaeological sites When the days of bread and circuses gave way to the days of raids and sackings, this big structure by the river had obvious strategic importance. The theatre was comandeered by the Fabi family, who built a fortress on top of the arches. Later the building passed through the hands of the Savelli and ... italyheaven.co.uk
Ascent Stage: Teatro di Marcello also provides the most stunning views of the Forum obtainable, in my opinion, since you basically can peer out from an opening in the sheer face of the Capitoline Hill over the sunken ruins. In addition, the roof of the Musei dei Conservatori is open as a restaurant and has some great views looking ... ascentstage.com
Teatro di Marcello Augusto continued this project and expropriated further to extend the surface and build a larger building. It was probably already finished in 17 BC when it was used on the occasion of the secular games. It was dedicated to Marcello in 13 or 11 BC , the grandson in the line of succession to the Empe... .comune.roma.it
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