Rubrique: Ancient sites

In Rome, ancient monuments are everywhere! They can even be found beneath more recent buildings, or embedded in their walls through the reuse of materials, such as marble from the Colosseum used in the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica. Many elements are scattered throughout the city: colonnades in church naves, decorations, fountain basins, and more.

The most impressive of these buildings is the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of antiquity. The majestic Pantheon has reached us in an exceptional state of preservation. Walking through the Republican forums and Imperial forums offers an immersion into the ancient city. The remains are extremely varied, including mausoleums, aqueducts, temples, walls, arches, columns, baths, villas, and sanctuaries.

Subjective ranking by interest of ancient sites in Rome: