Ancient Roman Sites In Rome
Below is an illustrated index of the 8 ancient Roman sites in Rome profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.
Rome, LazioThis triumphal arch is an important monument of religious history: it celebrates Constantine's victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, which led to his Christian conversion.
Rome, LazioLocated near the entrance to the imperial Forum, this arch contains a relief depicting the destruction and looting of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 AD.
Rome, LazioThe most sacred of the seven hills in Rome, Capitoline Hill once hosted a great temple. Today it is home to the Capitoline Museum, with temple ruins and classical sculptures.
Rome, LazioThis magnificent ancient temple was built by Emperor Hadrian in 125 AD and converted into a church in 609. It is the oldest intact ancient building in Rome.
RomeThe public heart of the "Eternal City" throughout the Republic and the Empire, the temples and other structures of the Roman Forum date from the 5th century BC to the 7th century AD.
Rome, LazioThis ancient Roman temple was founded in 484 BC but rebuilt in 6 AD. Today the podium, three columns and an architrave stand in the Imperial Forum.
Rome, LazioThe focus of the Saturnalia festival, the Temple of Saturn in the Forum was erected in 497 BC and rebuilt in 380 AD.
Rome, LazioThree Corinthian columns remain of this temple at the west end of the Roman Forum. It was built c.80-85 AD to the deified emperors Vespasian (d. 79) and Titus (d. 81).
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