Curiosities of ancient Rome (Places)

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Places are curiosities dedicated to locations related to the world of ancient Rome and antiquity. This category features lesser-known facts, interesting details, and unusual information about the cities, ruins, monuments, and archaeological sites of the Roman Empire, revealing their history and significance in the ancient world.

Temple of Dioscuri in Agrigento

Temple of the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) in Agrigento was built in the middle of the 5th century BCE. The preserved four columns prove that they were made in the Doric order. The building had…Więcej

Tarpeian rock

The Tarpeian Rock (saxum Tarpeium, mons Tarpeius, arx Tarpeia), is the slope of the Capitoline Hill named after the Vestal of Virgin – Tarpea, who betrayed Rome for promises of gold bracelets/epaulettes worn by the…Więcej

Ruins of Roman fort built into contemporary building

Ruins of a Roman fort built into a contemporary building in Regensburg, Germany. Castra Regina was established in 179 CE; the III Legio Italica was stationed here.Więcej

Roman baths in Marsala

In the northwest of the Lilybaeum Archaeological Park, there are remains of the Roman baths from the 3rd-2nd century BCE. Archaeologists also found traces of an older defensive structure on which baths were built. Currently,…Więcej

Temple of Concordia in Agrigento

The Temple of Concordia owes its name to the Latin inscription that was preserved in the vicinity of the building and proclaimed “the harmony of the inhabitants of Agrigentum”. The columns of the temple were…Więcej

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

Ear of Dionysius

In the Archaeological Park of the Neapolis in Syracuse there is the so-called “Ear of Dionysius”, which was part of an ancient quarry. The 23-meter-high entrance to the cave is shaped like a human ear.…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

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