Teatro di Marcello
Attraction
4.6 (10482 reviews)
Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.
Via del Teatro di Marcello, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 0608
Did You Know?
Commissioned By
Construction was started by Julius Caesar, but the theater was eventually completed by Emperor Augustus in 13 BC and dedicated to his nephew Marcellus.
Seating Capacity
The Teatro di Marcello could originally hold an estimated 20,000 spectators, making it a significant entertainment venue in ancient Rome.
Medieval Transformation
During the Middle Ages, the theater was converted into a fortified residence, with apartments built into the existing structure.
Noble Residence
In the 16th century, the Savelli family commissioned Baldassare Peruzzi to build a palace atop the ruins of the theater, further transforming its appearance.
Highlights from Reviews
• free access
Free to admire from the outside, and very accessible from other main attractions.
• impressive architecture
Its ancient arches and impressive architecture resemble the Colosseum, but it's much quieter and less crowded.
• historical significance
Walking through, you’re quite literally stepping across centuries—where ancient ruins meet the city’s everyday rhythm.
