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3 days ago · The track of the Circus of Maxentius was 503 metres (1650 ft) long and 79 metres (259 ft) wide. It had a capacity for 10,000 spectators. The spina , the barrier running down the middle of the track, was exactly 1000 Roman feet (296 m / 571 ft) long and would have had many ornaments, including metae (cones) and obelisks.
4 days ago · The Basilica was the centerpiece of these efforts, begun in 308 AD as part of his ambitious project to revitalize the city. But fate had other plans. In 312 AD, Constantine marched on Rome and defeated Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge – a turning point in Roman history. Constantine, now the undisputed ruler of the Western Empire ...
4 days ago · Let's dive into some intriguing facts about this iconic structure. 01. The Arch of Constantine was built in 315 AD to celebrate Constantine I's victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge. 02. It is the largest surviving Roman triumphal arch, standing at 21 meters high, 25.9 meters wide, and 7.4 meters deep. 03.
3 days ago · The restored Circus Mosaic from Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France), 2nd century CE. It vividly depicts a chariot race with eight chariots competing, two from each faction. The four teams, known by the colours worn by the charioteers (blue, green, red, and white), represent several successive moments of the race. The spina, the median strip around ...
2 days ago · “Constantine ,” Piranesi in Rome, accessed May 28, 2024, http://omeka.wellesley.edu/piranesi-rome/items/show/419.
1 day ago · Your LivTours Ebike Tour of Rome is a semi-private tour that starts at a central location in Rome where you will meet your local LivTours guide and get comfortable on your e-bikes. With helmets on your heads and your feet on the pedals, it is time to start your adventure! Your guide will lead you to a bike path that runs along the Terme di ...
