Construction of the Temple of Hadrian probably began in 139 AD, the year of the emperor’s...
Category - Ancient Rome
All about Ancient Rome.
Column of Antoninus Pius
When Antoninus Pius died, his adopted sons and successors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus erected...
Forum Boarium
The Forum Boarium was one of the oldest and most important marketplaces of ancient Rome. In archaic...
Baths of Diocletian
The Baths of Diocletian, the biggest ever built in Rome, were erected in one of the most densely...
Flavian Palace
The ruins of the Flavian Palace (Domus Flavia), which was built by the architect Rabirius towards...
Domus Tiberiana
Built on the Palatine Hill by emperor Tiberius, the Domus Tiberiana was the first imperial Roman...
Domus Aurea
Immediately after the fire of 64 AD, which destroyed most of the centre of Rome, Nero built a new...
Domus Augustana
The Domus Augustana consists of a reception wing with an audience hall and basilica, domestic...
Forum of Nerva
Construction of the Forum of Nerva (which is also known as the Forum Transitorium), was decided by...
Mamertine Prison
Mamertine Prison is an ancient prison, overlooking the Roman Forum. According to popular belief...
Basilica Ulpia
The Basilica Ulpia, which derives its name from Trajan’s family name and served as a court of...
Torre delle Milizie
The Torre delle Milizie is one of the oldest and strongest family towers in Italy and the largest...