Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)

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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.

Extremely useful materials before visiting Pompeii, Oplontis, Boscoreale or Stabiae

When visiting Pompeii, Oplontis, Boscoreale or Stabiae, it is worth equipping yourself with appropriate materials in advance. On the Pompeii Archaeological Park website (http://pompeiisites.org ) we will find maps and helpful materials that we can…Więcej

Odeon of Herod Atticus

Between 160 and 174 CE the Odeon, i.e. a building intended for musical performances, was erected at the western end of the southern slope of the Acropolis. The sponsor of the construction was Herod Atticus,…Więcej

Great Colonnade of Apamea

In the city of Apamea (now Afamia) in western Syria, there are many ruins of an ancient city. There is, among others, the longest ancient street with a colonnade. The colonnade is almost 2 km…Więcej

Aqueduct Delikkemer

Preserved remains of a Roman aqueduct in the ancient coastal city of Patara (south-west Turkey). The waterworks is also referred to as the Delikkemer aqueduct. The object was built during the reign of Emperor Claudius…Więcej

Roman theater in Epomanduodurum

Roman theater in Epomanduodurum (now Mandeure, in eastern France). Object dated to the 1st century CE. The theater could accommodate from 15,000 to 18,000 viewers in total.Więcej

Roman bridge in Merida

A preserved Roman bridge (Puente Romano) in Merida, over the Guadiana River, Spain. The object was built in the 1st century CE, it was built on the Guadiana River in the 1st century. During the…Więcej

Part of Roman road Via Claudia Augusta

Part of the Roman road Via Claudia Augusta, which is visible after the water level drops in Lake Forggensee in Bavaria (southern Germany). The road started in the Altinum (Venice area), passed through the Alps…Więcej

Trajan’s Halls – first shopping mall

Trajan’s Halls (Mercatus Traiani) is probably the first shopping mall as we understand it today. They were created on the command of Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century CE (probably in the years 100-110 CE)…Więcej

Temple of Mithra in Garni

A restored Roman temple with an Ionic-style colonnade can be admired in Garni, east of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. It is the only building of this type in Armenia and the entire former Soviet…Więcej

Pantheon – completely preserved Roman building

The Pantheon is the only completely preserved building of Ancient Rome. It is one of the most important and impressive buildings in Rome. The original temple was built during the rebuilding of the Field of…Więcej

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