Et tu, Caesar: legendary site of dictator’s murder now open to Rome tourists

Ancient sacred complex said to have been where Julius Caesar assassinated in 44BC can be viewed after development project

An ancient temple complex in the centre of the Italian capital where, according to legend, the Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated, was opened to the public for the first time on Tuesday.

The sacred area" at Largo Argentina square, which until now could only be viewed from street level, contains four temples dating back to the third century BC, as well as the remains of Pompey's theatre, where Caesar was believed to have been stabbed to death by disgruntled senators in 44 BC.