One of the prominent landmarks of the Italian capital is the Roman Forum. It is a complex of ruins that today remind of the former greatness of this building. Once there was the central area of the city, where a huge number of churches, squares and basilicas were erected.
Initially, the territory belonged to the Etruscans. There were crypts here. The first settlements on the territory of the former burial ground appeared here in the 7th century BC. Later, this place became the social, political and economic center of the entire empire.
Among the objects that have survived to this day, it is worth noting the Septemia Arch of the North, the Curia, and the House of the Vestals.
Over the course of history, this place has lost its former meaning and function. Ultimately, the former center turned into a pasture for livestock. In the Middle Ages, the location was called "Cow Field" and gradually the building was almost completely dismantled into stones and marble elements.
The first archaeological excavations took place in the area in the 18th century. Research work continues to this day.
Other attractions include St. Peter's Basilica. It was consecrated in the 15th century. The construction of the temple lasted for 120 years. It was erected on the site of an older building that has existed on these lands since the 4th century.
Not far from the Roman Forum is the Palatine Hill, which stretches all the way to the Circus Massimo. The location is a picturesque territory where majestic pines grow, among which there are picturesque ruins. According to some reports, it was from this place that the history of the great city began. Among the main objects are the ruins of the stadium and the imperial palace, as well as the tribune, from where the panorama of the Roman Forum opens.
Connoisseurs of beauty should definitely visit the Borghese Museum and Gallery. Here, as it is believed, is located "the queen of all collections of art", including works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio. It should be borne in mind that each group of visitors is allowed in with a 2-hour break. Therefore, you need to book tickets in advance and find out the time of visit.
Among other museum institutions, it is worth noting the complex of the Capitoline Museums. This is a group of buildings dating back to the 15th century. The exposition includes samples of classical sculpture The Capitoline Wolf, which nursed Romulus and Remus, the Dying Gaul and others.
Initially, the territory belonged to the Etruscans. There were crypts here. The first settlements on the territory of the former burial ground appeared here in the 7th century BC. Later, this place became the social, political and economic center of the entire empire.
Among the objects that have survived to this day, it is worth noting the Septemia Arch of the North, the Curia, and the House of the Vestals.
Over the course of history, this place has lost its former meaning and function. Ultimately, the former center turned into a pasture for livestock. In the Middle Ages, the location was called "Cow Field" and gradually the building was almost completely dismantled into stones and marble elements.
The first archaeological excavations took place in the area in the 18th century. Research work continues to this day.
Other attractions include St. Peter's Basilica. It was consecrated in the 15th century. The construction of the temple lasted for 120 years. It was erected on the site of an older building that has existed on these lands since the 4th century.
Not far from the Roman Forum is the Palatine Hill, which stretches all the way to the Circus Massimo. The location is a picturesque territory where majestic pines grow, among which there are picturesque ruins. According to some reports, it was from this place that the history of the great city began. Among the main objects are the ruins of the stadium and the imperial palace, as well as the tribune, from where the panorama of the Roman Forum opens.
Connoisseurs of beauty should definitely visit the Borghese Museum and Gallery. Here, as it is believed, is located "the queen of all collections of art", including works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio. It should be borne in mind that each group of visitors is allowed in with a 2-hour break. Therefore, you need to book tickets in advance and find out the time of visit.
Among other museum institutions, it is worth noting the complex of the Capitoline Museums. This is a group of buildings dating back to the 15th century. The exposition includes samples of classical sculpture The Capitoline Wolf, which nursed Romulus and Remus, the Dying Gaul and others.
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