When was theatre of marcellus built

The Theater of Marcellus , which occupies a site between the Capitol and the Tiber , is the only one that can still be seen today. It was begun by Caesar and completed by Augustus in 11 BC , when he dedicated it to the memory of his nephew and heir Marcellus. The theater had a diameter of meters , rose to a height of 30m , and could seat about 15, spectators. In the Middle Ages it was used as a fortress by the noble Roman families , and in the 16 th Century it was transformed into a palace for the Caetani by the architect Baldassare Peruzzi.

Throughout the Roman period the theatre survived in its original form, with occasional renovation, such as that provided by the Emperor Vespasian. After the fall of the Empire however, the Theatre of Marcellus fell into decline and was slowly buried and robbed for its masonry. In the 13th century the theatre was converted into a fortress and its purpose was altered once again in the 16th century when it became the palace of the Savelli family. Today, while the interior is not open to the public, the lower levels and striking architecture can be observed from the street.

The upper levels still function as private apartments. The theatre of Marcellus is close to the banks of the Tiber, on the helpfully named Via del Teatro di Marcello. A whole host of buses stop nearby. To keep the memory of Paul I, his private rooms and the 18th-century state apartments in the Central building were carefully preserved, although it did undergo some alterations, namely, heating was replaced, parquet floors repaired, new pieces of furniture, sculptures and drapery were introduced in some of the halls.

All the stages of reconstruction were carried out under the direction of the architect R. Kuzmin from They came here mostly to attend balls, receptions for crowned heads and important noblemen, or to participate in imperial hunts. One year later, on May 19, , the Gatchina Palace opened to the public. Restoration work began as late as Why not share it with other people interested in history? You can add your own historic sites and attractions to SpottingHistory. Remember my login?

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