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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)

Monuments are curiosities dedicated to the preserved buildings, ruins, and material remains of the ancient Roman world. This category includes lesser-known facts, interesting details, and unusual information about Roman monuments, their history, function, and significance for understanding the history of the Roman Empire.

Temple of Augustus and Roma in Pula

The temple of Augustus and Roma in Pula (Croatia) was built at the end of the reign of the first emperor Octavian Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE). The building was built on the podium; the front of the temple consists of a portico supported by columns in the Corinthian style.

Temple of Augustus and Roma in Pula

Roman wells in Croatia

On the island of Pag in Croatia, on the outskirts of the town of Kolan, there are old wells dating back to Roman times. They were part of the Roman aqueduct leading to the city of Caska. The wells guaranteed a source of clean water for the local community.

Roman wells in Croatia