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Baths of Diocletian

Seven Hills of Rome – Viminal Hill

The Viminal Hill (Collis Viminalis) was one of the smallest of the Seven Hills of Rome but played a crucial role in defending the ancient city. Location Located in the northeast of the ancient city, the Viminal Hill is sandwiched between the Quirinal Hill and the Cispian’ spur’ of the Esquiline Hill. West of the Viminal

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Forum of Trajan

Forum of Trajan

The Forum of Trajan (Forum Traiani) or Trajan’s Forum was a vast complex of different buildings ordered to be constructed by Emperor Trajan sometime between AD 105 and 107. It was located across from the Forum of Augustus. It measured approximately 280m (920ft) by 190m (620ft) and covered an area of 25 acres (10 ha). It was the

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Capitoline Hill

Seven Hills of Rome – Capitoline Hill

The Capitoline Hill (Mons Capitolinus) is located in the heart of the ancient civilization. It is renowned for being one of the most important locations in Roman history. Location Looking at a map of the ancient city, the Capitoline Hill was located on the western side of the ancient city, just inside the city’s first permanent defensive

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