Theater of Marcellus
Alternative Names
Theatrum Marcelli
Date
13 BCE
Work Type
Material/Technique
Style/Period
Notes
Originally started by Caesar as a rival theater to Pompey’s, but abandoned after his death; Augustus took up the project and named it after his nephew Marcellus. Semicircular theater, with capacity of 12,000. Built into palace facade in 16th century.
References
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