architecture

Roman Forum

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Forum Romanum [Latin]
Foro Romano [Italian]

Architecture

built
8th century BC
culture
Roman
style/period
Ancient Roman
work type by function
forum, building complex, archaeological site

Specifications

area
20,000 m²

Geography

Europe » Southern Europe » Italy » Lazio » Metropolitan City of Rome Capital » Rome » Municipio Roma I » Campitelli
local language location name
Roma, Italia [Italian]
historical affiliations
699 BCE-476
Roman Empire
476-493
Kingdom of Italy (Odoacer)
493-553
Ostrogothic Kingdom
553-754
Byzantine Empire
754-1809
Papal States
800-924
Holy Roman Empire
962-1177
Holy Roman Empire
1809-1814
Kingdom of France
1814-1870
Papal States

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
type
cultural
criteria
I, II, III, IV, VI
designation
extension
reference
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Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, front view
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, front view Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, west elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, west elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, view on Temple of Antoninus and Faustina with columns of Temple of Castor on the left
Roman Forum, view on Temple of Antoninus and Faustina with columns of Temple of Castor on the left Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, northwest elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, northwest elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, architrave of the portico
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, architrave of the portico Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, capitals, architraves and frieze
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, capitals, architraves and frieze Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, southwest elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, southwest elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, niche with early Christian mural painting
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, niche with early Christian mural painting Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Basilica Aemilia
Roman Forum, Basilica Aemilia Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, southeast elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, southeast elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, south elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, south elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, north elevation
Roman Forum, north elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, column capital
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, column capital Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, oculus and roof lantern
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, oculus and roof lantern Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, west elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, west elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, early Christian mural painting
Roman Forum, Temple of Romulus, early Christian mural painting Rome, Lazio, Italy
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, southwest elevation
Roman Forum, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, southwest elevation Rome, Lazio, Italy