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What to do and see in Mediterranean, Mediterranean: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Mediterranean, Mediterranean including Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, Arco di Costantino, Arco di Tito, Obelisco del Foro Italico, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Arco di Settimio Severo, Colonna Traiana, Casa Vicens, Tomba del Milite Ignoto.
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1. Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
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4.5 based on 12,067 reviews
Reviewed By Llubi - London, United Kingdom
This place is free to visit. Is a beautiful place , is imponente... every corner is perfect from the stairs to the main part.... is full of details and sculptures....in there is located the tomb of the anonymous soldier where the eternal flame is on. If you carry on walking you can reach easily the Roman forum , Constantino arch and the coliseum. Highly recommend to take pictures from the top of the monument and to walk inside is simple beautiful
2. Arco di Costantino
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4.5 based on 1,686 reviews
Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
The three-door Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino) is the largest of the three triumphal arches in the Roman Forum. It was built in honor of Emperor Constantine (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) in 312-315 and commemorates the victory over Emperor Maxentius, whom Constantine won in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, and his 10-year reign. A large and magnificent structure 21 meters high and 25.7 meters wide. Unfortunately, the size next to the Colosseum is not important - but impressive. Some of the reliefs and columns were taken from earlier structures and inserted in the Arch of Constantine. Certainly one of the most fascinating buildings in the Roman Forum. Like so many buildings in Rome, architecture is impressive, above all due to its details, size and old age.
3. Arco di Tito
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4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By ChiefGuru - Decatur, United States
I find the history of ancient Rome fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to spend several hours in the Roman Forum - not enough time, but a start. One aspect, among many, of the Forum that stands out are the triumphal arches. Only three service today, but originally there were five. These are the three surviving: the Arch of Titus, the Arch of Septimus Severus (203 A.D.) and the Arch of Constantine (312 A.D.) and the two missing: the Arch of Augustus (~29 B.C.) and the Arch of Tiberius (16 A.D.). The Arch of Titus is physically between the Arch of Septimus Severus in the Northwest near Capital Hill (one of the seven hills of Rome) and the Arch of Constantine in the Southeast near the Colosseum. It is also on the Via Sacra (at its highest point) at the foot of the Palatine Hilll (another of the 7 hills of Rome) near the staircase to the Farnese Gardens. The Arch of Augustus spanned the Via Sacra (main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitol Hill, through the Forum, to the Colosseum), between the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Temple of Caesar, near the Temple of Vesta, closing off the eastern end of the Forum. If you go to this part of the Forum you will see white pavers in the walking path that were part of the Arch of Augustus. The Arch of Tiberius spanned the Vicus Jugarius between the Temple of Saturn and the Basilica Julia, in the area of the Temple of Vespasian & Titus and east of the Arch of Septimus Severus. The foundations of the Arch have been found on the Forum, but nothing is visible. Today only an identifying plaque is present. The Arch of Titus was built in 81 A.D. by Emperor Domitian, the younger brother of Titus and the son of Vespasian, his two predecessors on the throne. An inscription at the top of the marble arch translates into “The Senate and People of Rome, to Divus Titus, son of Divus Vespasian, Vespasian Augustus.” The Arch commemorated Titus's official deification and the victory of Titus and Vespasian over the Jewish rebellion in Judaea. This arch has some nice, but modest decorative sculptures, however, they are not as grand as what appears on the two more modern arches to Constantine and Septimius Severus. Regardless, do take the time to see them. One of the sculptured areas represents the victory triumph procession with the participants carrying booty from the Temple of Jerusalem which include a seven-branched candelabra, silver trumpets, and perhaps even the Ark of the Covenant (??). A significant restoration of the monument was carried out in the 19th century, during which the whole arch was dismantled and reassembled piece by piece. As a trivial aside, the Arch of Titus was used as the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Definitely a site fo the Roman Forum to be enjoyed.
4. Obelisco del Foro Italico
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By TuscanTennisHolidays - Glasgow, United Kingdom
One of many amazing statues in Rome, this one situated at the edge of the Olympic Park and the site of the Rome masters Tennis Tournament each May!
5. Erechtheion
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4.5 based on 2,782 reviews
The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis with statues of six graceful maidens on the south side and a four-pillared porch with six Ionic columns on the north side.
Reviewed By LDG2003 - Ponce, Caribbean
The Erechtheion is a building localized at the top of the Athen’s Acropolis , in which you will see the famous sculpted female figures in form of a column, also called caryatid.However, they are copies, the originals are at the Acropolis Museum.You have to pay the ticket of the Acropolis to see them.The best time to go there is very early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm it used to be packed of tourists and the photos that you take will be full of them.The advantage of go early at am is the good temperature.... in the afternoon the advantage is the amazing sunset...you decide which one is better for you.
6. Temple of Athena Nike
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4.5 based on 1,237 reviews
The earliest Ionic building on the Acropolis, this small temple of the goddess of victory depicts assemblies of the gods and Greek battles against the Barbarians and the Boeotians.
Reviewed By JLC-mtl2015 - Montreal, Canada
There are a few buildings/structures while atop of the Acropolis and this one is a little shy. Yes, because of its size and its location. Situated on the edge of the hill you are likely to be looking at your steps on your way up or down to access the gate and you may easily miss it. On your way up once you cross the gate you will probably be naturally attracted to the Pantheon just in front of you. As you circle it, you may forget to turn around to see the Temple of Athena Nike. When and if you take the time to look at it, it is clear that maintenance and conservation work has been done on the building. While it is small it looks solid with its beautiful golden white marble and four (4) columns on opposite sides of the temple, which all used to be a single piece stone columns. It says that at one point a wingless statue of Athena Nike was inside, symbol of victory in the hope that it will never leave the city. While on Acropolis site you can see the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus Theater and on the Acropolis Hill, surrounding the Parthenon you can see the Temple of Athena Nike, the ruins of Propylaea and the Erechtheion. All this, for the price of 1 ticket. If you want tricks on how to skip the line see my review on the Acropolis.
7. Arco di Settimio Severo
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Among the best preserved monuments of the Roman Forum.
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States
This arch spanning the Via Sacra commemorates the acquisition of new territory and for the victory over the Parti. The arch covered in marble and decorated with many relief panels that depict the important moments of the campaign. On the Foro Romano side, above the arch is a small statue of Mars flanked by two statues of winged victory.
8. Colonna Traiana
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4.5 based on 1,029 reviews
Reviewed By AMohsen - Port Said, Egypt
This pillar is impressive by its helical stripes and fine details and prints. Another interesting matter is that another typical one is located in another place “Column of Marcus Aurelius” beside “Galleria Alberto Sordi mall”.
9. Casa Vicens
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4.5 based on 1,893 reviews
Casa Vicens is the first masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi and sowed the seeds of later works. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, here he showcased his unparalleled talent. Declared Unesco World Heritage in 2005.
Reviewed By parayreberengere - Perpignan, France
I wanted visit this house for so long that I don't count years anymore. So when I knew it was finally open to public, I didn't hesitate. It's really beautiful. The style of the architecture is very different of the others Gaudi's buildings (less art nouveau and more moorish). The facades are full of details (sculptures, earthenwares, ironworks,...). The interior is just as amazing. I took the first visit of the morning, so there were few people. It was more pleasant because rooms are small. And it's better too if you want take photos without tourists in the middle :) If I should say something negative, I would say the garden is really small, mostly thinking about what it was at the begenning. But despite of this, it is all the same nicely maintained. So if you have the opportunity, come to visit this house. It's worth it !!!
10. Tomba del Milite Ignoto
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4.5 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By jroger333 - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Why is this rated so low? The most spectacular part of our stay. Beautiful building and the panoramic lift was well worth the price for the most amazing views of the city at dusk. As the light fades the floors and white stone look quite magical.Very romantic.
