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6 Ancient Ruins in Aventine That You Shouldn't Miss
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Tempio Di Ercole Vincitore
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4.0 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Peterharris32 - Fredericksburg, United States
I was making my way around a political rally and stumbled upon this very “Greek looking “ architectural structure: Temple of Hercules Victor. It was built in the 3rd century BC and is in excellent condition. Obviously, there is a lot to study about Hercules (Roman). I found something saying the Greek version stems from around 1200 BC. There is a marble statue in Naples, Italy and it shows that Heracles (Greek) really did have a very muscular physique sort of like Stallone or Lou Ferigno. Hercules ‘ strength and military prowess has become well-known in American culture.
2. Arco di Giano
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Peterharris32 - Fredericksburg, United States
Janus was believed to be the first king of Latium, the people that created the Ancient Latin language, from which all Romance languages eventually derived. Archeologists have found evidence that the Latium culture, next to the Tiber River developed agricultural skills in 1100 BC and masonry has been found that is often indicative of the beginnings of civilization. This Arch of Janus was brought from the town of Falerii in 270 BC. As a result, Caesar Domitian expanded the area around it. It is very near The Temple of Hercules Victor, but, as you round the corner and blink, you’ll miss it. Given the relative importance of Janus as an Ancient Roman God, you should try to catch this one while touring Ancient Rome.
