 The site of the theatre lies to the left in this view, under the upper courtyard of the Palazzo dei Penitenzieri. | |
   Theatre of Nero Shown within Augustan Rome | |
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| Location | Ager Vaticanus |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°54′6″N 12°27′39″E / 41.90167°N 12.46083°E |
| Type | Roman theatre |
| History | |
| Builder | Nero |
| Founded | 54–64 AD |
The Theatre of Nero (Latin: Theatrum Neronis)[1] was the private theatre erected in Rome by Nero, the Roman emperor between AD 53 and AD 68.[2]
It was known only from literary sources until its remains were discovered in 2020. The remains were excavated through 2023.[1]
- ^ a b Edoardo Sassi (26 July 2023). "Ritrovato a Roma il leggendario Teatro di Nerone: resti della cavea, colonne e decori nella corte di Palazzo della Rovere" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
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