The terraces cut out of the Quirinal hillsides to accommodate the Forum of Trajan were shored up by...
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Largo di Torre Argentina
The temple precinct of Largo Argentina is in the middle of the busy square, a few metres below the...
Portico of Octavia
At the side of the Theatre of Marcellus, we find the ruins of the Portico of Octavia, mother of...
Arch of Janus
The Arch of Janus is a four-faced marble arch, built in honor of Emperor Constantine or perhaps...
Aurelian Walls
One of the most gorgeous monuments of Rome is the Aurelian Walls, an encircling ring which is still...
Walking Tour: Vatican to Colosseum
Start Point: Vatican City. Finish Point: Colosseum. Duration: a full day. Vatican to Colosseum:...
Trajan’s Column
The Trajan’s Column was erected by Trajan between the two libraries in his forum is made up...
Column of Marcus Aurelius
Column of Marcus Aurelius was erected between 180 (the date of the emperor’s death) and 196 A.D...
Tiber Island
According to legend, a heavily-laden ship once sank in the place that is now Tiber Island (Isola...
Trajan’s Forum
Trajan’s Forum was built by the Emperor Trajan between 107 and 113 AD. It was financed by the...