Arch of Constantine Rome
Arch of Constantine is situated between the Coliseum and the Roman Forum. It is one of the best preserved triumphal arches in Rome.
Arch of Constantine was built in 315 to commemorate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312. The battle marked the beginning of Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. His victory stopped the persecution of the Church and began an era of peace in the empire.
Even though the Arch of Constantine is visible from far away, you have to see it from real close up. It’s not until you get real close and see the attention to detail and the inscriptions that you really start to treasure the work done to erect this incredible monument. It is considered one of the last great monuments to be constructed by the Romans.
Most of Arch of Constantine was built with recycled from monuments of previous emperors as Constantine endeavored to link himself with Rome’s past glories.
Arch of Constantine has three arches. The central one holds an abundant amount of decoration on all sides. Above the smaller arches are narrated businesses of Constantine at the Battle of Maxentius. Above that in the round of Hadrian, it illustrates scenes of hunting and sacrifice. The attic is made of masonry, and in it stands out eight statues of Dacians. From the Forum of Trajan, it shows the period of Marcus Aurelius with episodes of the Germanic war. The bases of the Corinthian columns are garnished with symbolic figures.
It’s amazing to know you’re standing where emperors and victorious armies paraded through this arch. It is the perfect place for a photo with the Colosseum situated in the background. I sat here in astonishment while the sunset. What amaze me most about this arch is that after all these years it still remains intact. It was a beautiful sight and was a terrific way to end my day. You must drop by if you’re in the vicinity. It’s often overshadowed and lost in the grandeur of its environment and is well worth a few minutes of your time. It is free to see and not crowded because most people walk just by it.
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Phone number: +39 06 0608
Address: Via di San Gregorio, Rome, Italy
