It is not entirely clear to me the precise location of the ambush stabbing of Julius Caesar within the Largo di Torre Argentina. Every year on the Ides of March a reenactment is performed on these steps in the picture above but I think the general assumption is that the actual event took place further in and therefore still under the modern street.

The area itself is a fairly modern excavation accidentally uncovered during rebuilding efforts in 1929, revealing four Republican era temples that lie sunken 20 feet below modern street level. In addition to the remains of four different temples, Torre Argentina also contains part of the famous portico of Pompey where it is believed Julius Caesar met his end. Benito Mussolini is credited to have recognized the importance of the site and halted the demolition in favor of excavation.

During my last two visits to Rome, the Largo di Argentina project was still under construction. However, I understand that it is now open to the public, featuring walkways that allow visitors to get a closer, more intimate look at the historical remains than I had the opportunity to experience. The four streets bordering the Largo di Torre Argentina are bustling and often congested so I look forward to my next visit to be able to transcend down to the excavation level. 

Since the 1990s, the area has transformed into a prominent cat sanctuary. This sanctuary is open to the public, and supporting their efforts is highly commendable. The cats freely roam the Largo, leisurely dozing wherever they please.