Italy
Arch of Titus Rome Historical Facts and Pictures
The Arch of Titus, called Arco di Tito (in Italian) is an ancient Roman honorific arch built in ca. 82 AD by the Roman …
Arch of Trajan (Benevento) Historical Facts and Pictures
The Arch of Trajan or the Trajan Arch, a triumphal arch, is one of the most prominent ancient Roman structures found in Benevento, Italy. …
Herculaneum Historical Facts and Pictures
Herculaneum is an ancient Roman city in Italy that was devastated by the pyroclastic flows caused by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 …
House of the Faun Historical Facts and Pictures
House of the Faun, an ancient, private residence situated in Pompeii, Italy, was one of the most important and richly decorated houses that reflect …
Amphitheater of Pompeii Historical Facts and Pictures
The Pompeii amphitheater is the earliest surviving stone amphitheater of the Roman world. This ancient structure, built around 80-70 BC in the historic city …
Pantheon Historical Facts and Pictures
The Pantheon is considered as the best-preserved and most influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple, dedicated to all the Roman …
Colosseum Historical Facts and Pictures
Residing at the center of Rome, the Colosseum was the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire. Built of stone and concrete, this elliptical amphitheater …
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Historical Facts and Pictures
Situated in the famous cathedral square of Italy, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower, which remains as a gem among the …
