Theatre of Pompey

The Theatre of Pompey was an ancient Roman architectural marvel built around 55 BCE, functioning as a large multi-purpose complex that combined a theater, public meeting spaces, and gardens. It was notable for being one of Rome’s first permanent stone theaters and served as a cultural and social hub. The theatre was part of Pompey's larger complex, which helped symbolize his political influence. It is historically significant as the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE. Today, only a section of its massive brick foundations remains, illustrating its size and importance in Roman history.