Rome authorities will unveil a new walkway at an ancient site on Tuesday, allowing history enthusiasts to walk near the exact location where Julius Caesar is believed to have met his tragic demise.
According to historical accounts, embellished by William Shakespeare, the Roman dictator was fatally stabbed by a group of disgruntled senators on March 15, 44 BC, an event that took place on the Ides of March.
Largo Argentina square, situated in the heart of the capital, is believed to be the place where Caesar breathed his last and now houses the remains of four temples.
Previously, these archaeological structures were only visible from behind barriers near a busy road junction, as they were below street level.
Starting from Tuesday, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the site at ground level through the new walkway and observe the structures up close.
The excavation of this site, which dates back to the 1920s and was initially discovered during construction work in Rome, has been made possible by funding from the Italian fashion house, Bulgari.
Furthermore, the area surrounding the site, where Caesar is said to have uttered the famous phrase “Et tu, Brute?” upon seeing his friend Brutus among his assailants, now also serves as a sanctuary for stray cats.
Entrance fees for non-residents to visit the site will be 5 euros ($5.50).
