Via dei Fori Imperiali (Via of the Imperial Forums)
The artery built in 1932 which connects Piazza Venezia to the Coliseum, passing through the Foro Romano (Roman Forum) and the Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums).
Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums)
Fori Imperiali indicates the ensemble of Forums constructed upon the initiative of various Emperors. The Imperial Forums consist of a series of vast monumental squares, surrounded by civic buildings that consisted of a basilica or a temple in the center in honor of the historical feats. The first of the Imperial Forums is known as Foro Giulio (Forum of Julius) or Julius Caesar dating back to 54-44 b.C. later followed by the Forum of Augustus dated 31-2 b.C., the Forum Vespasian 69-75 a.C., Transitional Forum or Nerva dated 97 a.C. and lastly the Forum of Trojan 114 a.C.
Foro Giulio o di Cesare (Forum of Julius or of Caesar)
Was erected in commemoration of Farsalo’s victory. It consists of three Corinthian columns based on a high podium of the Temple of Venus Genetrix (Tempio di Venere Genitrice), the ruins of a portico of the late empire, the Basilica Argentaria and the ruins of a public lavoratory (a forica).
SS. Cosma e Damiano (St. Cosma and Damian)
The Church was extracted in the 6th century from the so-called Templum Sacrae Urbis of the Foro Romano and restored in the 7th cent.; its vestibule is the temple of Divo Romulus (il tempio del Divo Romolo) in which an eighteenth century Neapolitan crib has been placed.
St. Francesca Romana
The Church is dedicated to the Patron Saint of motorists and dates back to the 10th century.
The Temple of Venus and Rom
The temple was built by Hadrian in 135 a.C. and later restored by Maxentius. It consisted of two adjacent "cells” with opposite apses and was surrounded by colonnades and arcades.
Colosseo o Anfiteatro Flavio (Coloseum and Amphitheatre)
Vespasian began to construct the Coliseum in 72 a.C. but it was inaugurated by Titus (Tito) in 80 a.C. It was designed for public performances, gladiators and wild animal fights. After haven been greatly damaged by the earthquakes, it was transformed into a fortress during the Middle Ages and later became a stone cave during the Renaissance period. Repairs and restoration were carried out on behalf of Benedict XIV in ‘700.
Arco di Costantino (Arch of Constantine)
It was erected to commemorate the Emperor Maxentius’s victory at Ponte Milvio around 315. It is composed of three large, richly decorated arches. The medallions friezes and statues derive from monuments of the Trojan, Hadrian and Markus Aurelius epoch.
Domus Aurea
Can be found inside the Oppio Park on the Oppio hill, on one of the Esquiline hills. The palace was commissioned by Nerone after the fire in ‘64 and was later covered up in order to build Trojan’s Bath’s (Terme di Troiano).
Forum of Nerva
It was referred to, as the Transitional Forum because it lies between the Augustus and Vespasian’s Forums.
Forum of Augustus
Was built in memory of the battle of Philippi in 42 d.C. to revenge Caesar’s death. The Forum is dedicated to Mars the Avenger (Mars Ultore). All that remains of the Temple of Mars the Avenger are three trabeate columns.
The Knights of Rhodes House (Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi)
It was built during the Middle Ages and stands on ancient roman buildings.
Trojan’s Markets’ (Mercati Traianei)
The complex is situated near the Trojan’s Forum which can be traced back to the architect Apollodorus of Damascus.
Trojan’s Forum (Foro di Traiano)
The forum was contrived by Apollodorus of Damascus. It consisted of several temples, basilicas, libraries and monuments. Today, we can still admire the ruins of the central area of the the Basilica Ulpia and the Trojan's Column, raised in honor of the emperor Trojan and his victory during the Dacian Wars.
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Via of the Imperial Forums