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.

Temple of Juno Lacinia in Agrigento

Ancient temple, which was mistakenly attributed to Juno (hence the name Temple of Juno Latina – Juno Lacinia), due to the preserved Latin inscription. The building was built on a natural platform and dates back…Więcej

Villa Romana di Patti in Sicily

Roman villa called Villa Romana di Patti is located on the north coast of Sicily. The vast remains of the building that have survived prove that it was a luxurious villa with a latifundium. The…Więcej

Roman villa in south of Sicily

In the south of Sicily, near the city of Agrigento, on the waterfront are the remains of a Roman villa from the 1st century CE. The property was discovered in 1907. The building consisted of…Więcej

Roman amphitheater in Catania

Roman amphitheatre in Catania (Sicily) was one of the largest of its kind in the Roman Empire. The building could accommodate up to 15,000 spectators, with a 32-step audience (cavea). The amphitheatre probably dates back…Więcej

Villa Romana del Tellaro in Sicily

Roman villa, Villa Romana del Tellaro, is located in eastern Sicily, south of the town of Noto. The villa was of an agricultural character, however, it is distinguished mainly by beautiful mosaic floors. The mosaics…Więcej

Roman amphitheater in Syracuse

The Roman amphitheatre in Syracuse (eastern Sicily) was the largest of its kind on the island. It was probably built at the end of the 1st-century BCE and was associated with the reconstruction of Syracuse…Więcej

Villa romana di San Luca in Sicily

In the central part of Sicily, near the town of Corleone, there are the remains of a Roman villa – Villa romana di San Luca. The facility had an agricultural character and unfortunately it is…Więcej

Renovated temple dedicated to Mithra

The restored temple of Mithra can be visited in the Aquincum Archaeological Park in the Óbuda district of Budapest since 2018. The renovated building has been reopened on the day of Summer solstice and the…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman fortress at El-Lajjun

Reconstruction of the appearance of the Roman fortress in El-Lajjun (Jordan), which was created after the suppression of the Jewish Bar Kochba uprising in 135 CE. The camp occupied an area of approximately 12 acres;…Więcej

Roman fountain in Via della Fortuna

Roman fountain in Via della Fortuna. Water flowed from the stone head of the bull. The object is located in Pompeii.Więcej

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