Places of interest in Rome

Ara Pacis
The altar of peace is one of the most important monuments of ancient Rome. It was built in 13 B.C. to commemorate Augustus victories over Spain and Gaul. info

Arch of Constantine
It is the most important of the Roman triumphal arches. It was built in 313 A.D. to celebrate emperor Constantine's victory over Massenzio. info

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
It is the Rome's cathedral, founded by Constantine in the IV century. It was destroyed and reconstructed more times. The basilica's actual shape dates back to the XII century. info

Baths of Caracalla
They are named also "Antoniane" and were built up from 212 A.D. up to 217 A.D. by Emperor Caracalla. info

Coliseum
It is a marvellous architectural complex that doesn't find examples in Roman art. Its real name is Flavian Amphitheater. It was built in 72 A.D. by an unknown architect. info

Castel Sant'Angelo
Emperor Hadrian had it built in 130 A.D. as his mausoleum. It held the remains of the Imperial family until Caracalla. info

Pantheon
It is an imposing monument considered a masterpiece of the Roman architecture. It is one of the ancient and best conserved monuments in the world. Consul Agrippa had it built in 27 A.D. info

St. Peter's Basilica
It is the greatest church in the world and is dominated by the imposing Michelangelo's dome. It was built in 324 A.D. by Constantine. The works which give the present shape to the basilica began in 1506 thanks to the Bramante's plan. info

Piazza del Popolo
Planned by Valadier at the beginning of the XIX century, it is considered one of the best urban works in Rome. info

Piazza di Spagna
This is one of the best known and evocative places in Rome. It is characterized by the great perron of " Trinità dei Monti". info

Piazza Navona
It is a beautiful and famous square where you can admire masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini e G. della Porta, who were very important exponents of the baroque art. info

Roman Forum
It can be considered a symbol of antiquity. It was the center of the civic, juridical and economic life in Republican times. info

 

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