Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)
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Remains of Vindolanda – Roman camp in Britain
A wonderful picture was taken by The Vindolanda Trust and shows the Vindolanda Roman military camp in northern Britain. This place is a real treasury of information about the army and the Roman community. The Vindolanda camp was founded in ... Read more
Roman amphitheater in Verona
Roman amphitheatre in Verona (north-east Italy) was built in 30 CE, outside the ancient city walls. The facility could accommodate up to 30,000 people and is an example of a beautifully preserved Roman monument. Despite a strong earthquake in 1117, ... Read more
Remains of the Deva Victrix – Roman camp in England
In Chester (northern England) there are remains (walls and towers) of the Roman military camp Deva Victrix, which was founded around 70 CE. It was built by Legion II Adiutrix. It is believed that the name of the camp derives ... Read more
Roman basilica in London
The three-story basilica built by the Romans in Londinium, distant from the capital of the Empire, was the largest structure of this type located north of the Alps. Constructed in 70 CE, enlarged in the years 90-120, it was the ... Read more
Virtus Iulia – Roman city in Spain
In the south of Spain (central Andalusia) there are remains of the Roman city Virtus Iulia. The site is located within the Torreparedones archaeological site. The remains of the city Virtus Iulia were discovered in 1987. The city was established ... Read more
Villa of the Quintilii on Via Appia
Villa of the Quintilii on Via Appia (in Rome) was built by consuls from 151 CE – brothers Sextus Quintilius Valerius Maximus and Sextus Quintilius Condianus. The impressive remains of this suburban villa (villa suburbana) have survived to this day. ... Read more
Isca Augusta – Roman remains in Caerleon
Isca Augusta was a Roman fort and urban centre, whose remains are located nearby or in Caerleon, in South Wales. This is where the II Augustus legion camped, which took part in the invasion of Claudius in 43 CE. It ... Read more
Amazing Roman theater in Aspendos
Amazing Roman theater in Aspendos, in Anatolia (southern Turkey). The facility was built in the middle of the 2nd century CE, on a natural slope. This theater is the best-preserved ancient theater in Asia Minor. The building was able to ... Read more
Remains of Roman bridge in Britain
In Piercebridge, northern England, there are preserved remains of a Roman bridge. The building connected two banks on the river Tees. Over the centuries, the river has narrowed and changed its course; therefore, the foundations are in the field. [gallery ... Read more
Amphitheater in Pollenzo
Roman amphitheater in Pollenzo (Roman city Pollentia) no longer exists. However, the houses built on its foundations perfectly reflect its range and appearance. Amphitheater in Pollenzo
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