The Baths of Caracalla were the largest thermae in the world when completed in 217AD. The were functional for over 300 years. Baths of Caracalla, RomeThe Baths…
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The Forum
The Forum Romanum was the center of life in imperial Rome, evidenced by the many remains of triumphal arches, temples and basilicas. Forum Romanum seen from the…
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Circus Maximus
The Circus Maximus was the largest stadium in ancient Rome. At one point the Circus could seat 250.000 people, one quarter of Rome's population. Circus Maximus,…
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Palatine Hill
With a past that pre-dates the city itself, Rome’s Palatine Hill holds an important place in the history of the Eternal City. Rome's Origins Palatine Hill is…
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Area Sacra dell'Argentina
Inadvertently unearthed during an excavation project ordered by Benito Mussolini, the fascinating Area Sacra dell’Argentina should be on everyone’s to-do list…
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Trajan's Column Trajan's column was erected A.D. 106 to 113 in honor of emperor Trajan. It was located at the then just completed Trajan forum and surrounded by…
Trajan's Markets Mercati Traianei Rome's ancient shopping centerknown as Trajan's Markets is remarkably well preserved and worth a visit. The complex Trajan's…
The Pons Aemilius (today Ponte Rotto) is the oldest Roman stone bridge in Rome, Italy. Preceded by a wooden version, it was stone since the 1st century BC. Once…
Baths of Caracalla, RomeThe Baths…