The Temple of Castor and Pollux is a striking columned monument in the Roman forum, dedicated to the half-brother twins Castor and Pollux. Let's uncover the history of this place together in this handy guide. The Short History Behind The Temple Of Castor And Pollux history_temple_castor_pollux Legend has it that after the battle between the [...]
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Located on the edge of the Capitoline Hill, the Tabularium was a place where the ancient Romans kept important documents and records. It was found in the Roman Forum, and also was home to the day to day business of many Roman officials. Let’s find out more about this ancient building together. The History Of [...]
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If you are on limited time in Rome - for example, you are visiting on a cruise stopover or just on a road trip through Italy - you have a lot to pack in! In this guide, we will show you how to get to Vatican City from Colosseum. Two of the most visited sights [...]
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Dedicated to the Roman goddess Concordia - more about her later - the Temple of Concord remains are worth a stop on any tour of the Roman Forum. Founded in the 4th century BC, there were several constructions over time of this impressive building. This interesting batch of monuments can be found in the Roman [...]
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The Theatre of Marcellus - as it is known in Italian - is a site that can be visited in Rome. The brainchild of Julius Caesar, it was completed and inaugurated by Augustus in 12BC who named it after his nephew Marcellus. Marcellus was the rightful successor of Augustus, but he had died unexpectedly a [...]
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The Basilica Ulpia was - despite its name - not a religious building. It was a center of business and commerce, to which many of the political functions also moved. Previously, they had been headquartered in the Roman Forum. The Basilica Ulpia Rome remained in use until the new Basilica of Maxentius was built in [...]
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The Via Sacra used to be the main road in Ancient Rome. Translating into English as the Sacred Way Rome, it was the centre of commercial and everyday life in the city. In this guide, we will explore its interesting history and uncover the comings and goings down the Via Sacra in Roman times. Let’s [...]
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Traveling to Rome may be on your cards, but do you know how to do it right? You can choose to prepare a list of sites to visit or the things to do. Are you aware of the various aspects of Roman culture that you should be mindful of during your trip? Of course, you [...]
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You may have heard of the Mouth of Truth already given its fame in the old movie Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. Here you can find out all there is to know about it so that you can impress your travel buddies with your knowledge. What is the Mouth of Truth Rome? [...]
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Completed in 324 AD the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano attracts attention especially for its beautiful cloister. You may also not know that it is here - NOT St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican - that is the official seat of the Pope! The History of Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano The ancient [...]
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