Theatre of Marcellus

The Theatre of Marcellus (Theatrum Marcelli) in Rome was named after Marcus Marcellus, Caesar Augustus' nephew who died five years before its completion. Space for the theatre was cleared by Julius Caesar, who was murdered before it could be begun. The theatre was inaugurated in 12 BC by Emperor Augustus and completed in 13 BC.

In the Early Middle Ages the Teatro di Marcello was used as a fortress, in the 16th century the residence of the Orsini was built on top of the ruins of the ancient theatre. Now the upper portion is divided into multiple apartments, and its surroundings are used as a venue for small summer concerts.