Rating: 8,2/10 (4500 votes) Teatro Marcellus, located on the right bank of the Tiber River, nowadays is one of the most popular tourist sites in Rome. For the first time, the construction of a theater was planned Caesar, however, was brought to life by the emperor Octavian Augustus. The emperor built the theater in 12 BC. in honor of Mark Claudius Marcellus his late nephew. During the Middle Ages, the theater was rebuilt into a fortress, over which the palace of the noble family of Orsini was erected. the antique portico of Octavia, preserved to this day. We also recommend reading Forum of Nerves in Italy, Rome resort Topic: Teatro Marcellus in Italy, Rome resort. |