Monumental Highlights of Historical Rome, Rome, Italy

Rome is famous for the ancient Roman architecture and history. Romulus and Remus survived their journey on the river and settled in Rome. Julius Caesar walked around at the Forum Romanum. Cicero lost his head and hands at the rostra in Rome. The monumental highlights of historical Rome is a short overview of a few monumental buildings in the Italian capital city. Read about the ancient history of the Roman Empire and medieval times. After reading the article you know which places you should visit when travelling to Rome.

The Roman Forum is an ancient marketplace. For centuries the Forum was the centre of daily life for the inhabitants in Rome. The marketplace was not only a commercial area. It was also a place for processions, elections, public speeches, criminal trials and gladiator fights. Statues and monuments were constructed to honour the city’s nobleman and politicians.

The Forum Romanum is situated between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills. Cemeteries from the Iron Age were found during excavations at the Forum Romanum. The cemeteries date back tot the 11th century until the 9th century BC. Early temples and ritual spaces were constructed: the Regia and the Temple of Vesta. Over the centuries shops opened in the Forum and the architecture became more imposing. They used architecture as a ceremonial function. The first basilica appeared around 180 BC. The Basilica Aemilia was used for public gatherings but especially as civil basilica. The building was twice destroyed by a fire and rebuild. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).