Rome - monument

markerA The Arch of Constantine The Arch of Constantine is located near Colosseum in the centre of Rome, Italy. It was built between 312 and 315 on the 10th anniversary of the reign of Emperor's Constantine as well as to celebrate his victory over Maksencius. The building is 25,7 metres wide, 21 metres high while its walls are 7,4... The Arch of Constantine - photo
markerB The Capitoline Wolf The Capitoline Wolf is placed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. It is one of the most characteristic and recognizable symbols of the city. There is a legend relating to the wolf and describing how the city was planted. According to it, King Alba Longa, because of the fear of loosing the trone, forc... The Capitoline Wolf - photo
markerC The Roman Forum The Forum Romanum (Roman square) is the oldest city square in Rome surrounded by six (the Capitoline, the Palatine, the Caelian, the Esquiline, the Viminal and the Quirinal) out of seven hills on which Rome is located. In the past it was a political, religious and cultural centre of Rome where the m... The Roman Forum - photo
markerD The Rostra The Rostra is a rostrum located in the forum Romanum in Rome. By order of Julius Caesar the square was rebuilt and then the rostrum was moved away to the different location but still in the Forum. It was built on a rectangular plan with dimensions of 29 and 30 metres. The base was 5 metre high. On ... The Rostra - photo
markerE The Venetian Square The Venetian Square is located in the centre of Rome, Italy. It is one of the largest hubs of the city, where lines of urban transport intersect. In addition, there is a huge car traffic, which often must be led by a policeman standing on a platform. It is one of a few squares in Europe where you ca... The Venetian Square - photo
markerF Campus Martius The Campus Martius is an ancient square dedicated to Mars, covering an area of 25 hectares, located in Rome, Italy, outside the so-called Servian Wall. It is situated west of the Capitoline Hill at the bend of Tiber. The original Campus Martius belonged to the last king of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius S... Campus Martius - photo
markerG Pantheon The Pantheon (panteo - a place sacred to all gods) is a temple of a characteristic round shape located in the Campus Martius in Rome. The building was founded by Emperor Hadrian in 125. It was built as a replacement for the temple demolished during the fire of 80. The construction was led by Apollo... Pantheon - photo
markerH The Capitoline Hill The Capitoline Hill (Mons Capitolinus) is the smallest hill with two peaks among seven historic hills of Rome. It is located north-west of the Forum Romanum and the Palatine Hill. The name comes from a human skull (lat. caput means "head") found during laying the fundations for the main temple. It ... The Capitoline Hill - photo
markerI Altar of the Fatherland (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II) The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, better known as the Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria) is located in the Venecian Square in front of the Palazzo Venezia in the centre of Rome. The monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1884. It was built between 1885 and 1911, where... Altar of the Fatherland (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II) - photo
markerJ The Colosseum The Colosseum is one of the most famous amphitheaters in the world, is located in the center of Rome between the Basilica of the Lateran, and the Roman Forum. The construction of the Colosseum began between 70 and 72 AD and the opening ceremony took place in 80 AD. At the time the Rome was under the... The Colosseum - photo

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Name Rome
Region Lazio
Country Italy (IT)
Population 2,761,477 inhabitants

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28.12.2013 - 01.01.2014

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