Rome - stone

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 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
markerC 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
markerD Church of the Gesu The Church of the Gesu is the mother temple of the Jesuits (Society of Jesus) located in the city of Rome, in IX Circus Flamingus district.  It is also considered as the first building with features in Baroque style in the world.The church was founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1551. The temple was bu... Church of the Gesu - 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 Piazza Navona (Navona Square) The Piazza Navona is a square located in Rome, Italy, which was commissioned by Pope Innocent X and built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian. The Stadium of Domitian, also known as Circus Agonalis, was erected in the Campus Martius in 86 mostly to host chariot races but also athletic competitio... Piazza Navona (Navona Square) - photo
markerG 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
markerH 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
markerI The Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is the most famous fountain in Rome. It replaced the fountain designed by Leon Battiste Alberti. The fountain we can admire nowadays was designed by Niccolo Salvi who got commissioned for this project even though great Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini also proposed his ... The Trevi Fountain - photo
markerJ 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

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

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