- Type: Landmarks
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NileGuide Expert Says:
This arch is the largest of the three remaining arches from ancient Rome.
Description:
- The Arch of Constantine is particularly interesting because it is like a jigsaw made up of other monuments. It was built using material from Trajan's Forum, from where the statues of the Dacian prisoners and the friezes representing Marcus Aurelius were also taken. The Arch was erected at the beginning of the fourth century in honour of Constantine, following the victory over Maxentius. It is considered one of the last great monuments to be constructed by the Romans. It stands beside the Colosseum in the huge square which in summer is the site for one of the events of the 'Estate Romana'. A huge screen is hung from the arch, onto which films and videos are projected.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
- fax: +39 6 481 9316 (Tourism Board)
Address:
- via San Gregorio
- Piazza del Colosseo
- Rome 00184
Neighborhood:
San Giovanni/Termini/Colle Oppio/San LorenzoStrenuousness:
- No Sweat
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