Day 7, Wednesday, May 22 2019

09:00 Imperial Forums

Buildings and squares of political and religious center of
Rome 46BC-113AD

11:35 Victor Emmanuel

Monument
A large marble monument dedicated to the first king of
united Italy

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09:00 Imperial Forums / Fori Imperiali
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins

The Imperial Forums or Fori Imperial constituted the center of Ancient Rome's political and religious activities,
they were a series of public squares surrounded by buildings and each one created by a different emperor to
show off his wealth, power and superiority. The buildings which fill this area were constructed between 46BC
and 113AD and included temples, libraries, courts and places of education. Julius Caesar was responsible for
initiating the construction of the new Imperial Forums in an effort to relieve over crowding in the older Roman
Forum (which is a different site).

Much of the ancient architecture was lost when Mussolini decided to connect the Colosseum and the Piazza
Venezia by constructing Via dei Imperiali through the forums. What remains of the site can be seen on either
side of this boulevard. The Forum of Julius Caesar was once the site of the Temple of Venus. All that remains
of the Forum of Nerva is a wall from the Temple of Minerva and two Corinthian columns. The Forum of
Augustus commemorated the emperor's victories in battle and was once home to a court of law. The Trajan's
Market was a large semi-circle or stores. The Forum of Peace celebrated the conquest of Jerusalem and Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Roma RM,
valuable artifacts from the Temple in Jerusalem were stored here. Italy
Phone Number: +39 06 0608
Forum of Trajan is considered the most beautiful of the forums and you can see the remains of grand statues,
pedestals and the Basilica Ulpia with its tall grey columns. Trajan's Column is one of the best preserved parts
of the Imperial Forums and has delicate bas-relief details and soars 42 meters above ground.

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11:35 Victor Emmanuel Monument / Altare della Patria
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.4 KM, 6 minutes walking from Imperial Forums

This monument is also called Altare della Patria, Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele, Altar of the
fatherland or just Il Vittoriano. However the locals have nicknamed the monument "the typewriter", "the
wedding cake" and a few other names. The monument on Piazza Venezia houses the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier and an eternal flame. The monument was erected following WWI in honor of those who lost their lives
in battle. It is noteworthy, not for its beauty but for its grand scale.

In 1911 Giuseppe Sacconi designed the monument but completed by several sculptures and architects
including Leonardo Bistolfi, Angelo Zanelli, Manfredo and Pio Piacentini. It was only inaugurated in 1935. The
monument is named after the first king of unified Italy. The structure is made of marble, there are sweeping
stairways on either side of an intricately carved pedestal which holds an equestrian statue of Victor Image By: Julien Magne
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Emmanuel. The stairs lead up to a semi-circle of Corinthian columns which resembles a Roman temple. On
either side of the roof of the semi-circular structure are quadrigas statues of the Goddess Victoria. Visitors
can take an elevator to the Terrace of the Quadrigas to get brilliant views of the city. The Museum of Italian Address: Piazza Venezia, 00186 Rome, Italy
Unification, the Shrine of the Flags and a café are housed within the monument. Phone Number: +39 06 678 0664
Admission: €7 for glass elevator only
Opening Hours: Daily 9:30am-7:30pm

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