The globe theatre was built in 1599 (421 years ago) by Shakespeare’s playing company. It is located on the western side of London, near the city center. The globe theatre is a large theatre that has been constructed over time, but sadly in 1613 June 29 it got caught up in a fire and the globe theatre burned down. A year later it was rebuilt in 1614. Like all the other theatres in London, the Globe was closed down by the Puritans in 1642.