| This was
the second fix theatre of Rome. Ordered by Giulius Caesar to emulate Pompeo's Theatre, it
was built between 13 nad 11BC from Augustus that dedicated it to Marcellus, son of his
sister Octavia and that had died in 23BC. The travertine façade is 2-story high with 52
archades, now only 12 remain, the first in dorich style and the second in corynth style.
Originally there was |
a third
story but this was distructed to use its stone for the reconstruction of the Cestia
Bridge. Originally it was 32mt high and 150mt in diameter, the scene was 90mt long and
20mt deep, holding over 20000 spectators. Marcellus'Theatre was used as a model for the
Colosseum. |
