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Roma AnticaBy
Daniel Pettine
The Coliseum
Construction began around 70-72 AD. The top level of the Coliseum was completed in 80 AD.
Shows featuring Gladiators and wild animals were shown often here.
Arch of Constantine
The Arch of Constantine is an arch divided in four columns. It is located between the Colosseum and Palatine
Hill.
Circus Maximus
The Circus Maximus is the most massive Chariot Racing Stadium in Ancient Rome. It was first used for
non-public games.
Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla were thermae (public baths). This attractions featured public libraries, and many festivities for
people to enjoy.
Via Appia Antica
The Via Appia Antica was one of the first roadways of Rome. This roadway connected Apulia to
Rome. It was named after Appius Claudius Caecus.
Via Sacra
This road was Rome’s main street. It connected many places to and from Rome.
Arch of Titus
The Arch of Titus is arranged in five bays. It is made with Pentelic marble. Metal inscriptions
are displayed throughout the arch.
Palatine Hill
According Roman legend, Romulus and Remus were kept alive by a she-wolf at the Palatine
Hill. The Festival of Lupercal is held here.
Basilica of Maxentius
The Basilica of Maxentius and Basilica of Constantine are the largest buildings of the Forum in Rome. There’s a main nave with
three groin vaults.
House of the Vestal Virgins
Female priestesses lived here to honor Vesta, the god of the hearth. Here the
fire of Vesta was maintained.
The Temple of Castor and Pullux
This artifice was built in honor of the Lake Regillus Battle. Castor
and Pullux were twin sons
of Leda and Jupiter.
Temple of Saturn
Being built inbetween 501 and 498 BC, the Temple of Saturn is one of the oldest
buildings. The Roman Treasury was operated here.
Arch of Septimus Severus
After two successful
raids against the Parthians,
this structure
was built to honor
Severus and his two
sons.
Isola Tibernia
Isola Tibernia is an island that allegedly “heals.” It is shaped like a boat.
There’s a summer film festival hosted here
The PantheonBuilt by
Agrippa, this building is one
of the most reknown
buildings in the world with many other
countries trying to copy this temple. The
sun is the only light source for
it.
Hadrian’s Mausoleum
Hadrian’s Mausoleum was a structure built to honor the death of Hadrian, his wife,
and son. Some tombs were destroyed but it is still a popular location.
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