Tabularium

The Tabularium, located on the western side of the Roman Forum, is one of the most imposing buildings of ancient Rome. Built in 78 BC by the consul Quintus Lutatius Catulus, during the dictatorship of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, the Tabularium was part of a vast reconstruction plan of the Capitoline Hill, damaged by a fire […]

Termini Station

Rome Termini Station is the main railway station in Rome and one of the busiest in Europe. Officially inaugurated in 1950, the station has a history that dates back to the 19th century, when the need to connect Rome with the rest of Italy became evident with the unification of the country. The original project […]

Statue of Abbot Louis

The statue of the Porter is one of the six famous talking statues of Rome, located today in Via Lata, near the central Via del Corso. This unique monument is an integral part of Roman popular culture and has played a significant role in the city’s social history, especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. […]

Statue of Pasquino

The statue of Pasquino, located in the square of the same name near Piazza Navona, is the most famous among the “talking statues” of Rome. Dating back to the 3rd century BC, the statue originally adorned the Stadium of Domitian. It was rediscovered in 1501 during the renovation works of Palazzo Braschi and saved by […]

Baboon statue

The Baboon statue, one of the six famous talking statues of Rome, is an enigmatic figure that resides on Via del Babuino, from which the street takes its name. This unique monument not only reflects the artistic and architectural tradition of the city, but also embodies a significant part of Roman popular culture, where satire […]

Statue of the Porter

The statue of the Porter is one of the six famous talking statues of Rome, located today in Via Lata, near the central Via del Corso. This unique monument is an integral part of Roman popular culture and has played a significant role in the city’s social history, especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. […]

Statue of Marforio

Marforio is one of the six talking statues of Rome, famous for being the vehicle of satire and social criticism from the 16th century onwards. This monumental statue, once located in the Forum of Augustus, is now in the courtyard of Palazzo Nuovo, one of the buildings of the Capitoline Museums. The history, art, and […]

Statue of Madame Lucrezia

Madama Lucrezia is one of the six famous “talking statues” of Rome, a group of sculptures that in past centuries were used by Romans to express opinions, criticisms, and political satire anonymously. Located in Piazza San Marco, next to the Basilica of San Marco and not far from Piazza Venezia, Madama Lucrezia is an enigmatic […]

Palatine Stadium

The Palatine Stadium, also known as the Stadium of Domitian or Palatine Hippodrome, is an imposing structure located on the Palatine Hill in Rome, part of the vast complex of the imperial palace. Built between 81 and 92 AD during the reign of Emperor Domitian, the stadium represented an essential component of the Domus Augustana, […]

Synagogue of Rome

The Great Synagogue of Rome, also known as the Great Synagogue of Rome, is a significant monument both historically and architecturally. Inaugurated in 1904, this building represents a symbol of the freedom and emancipation achieved by the Roman Jewish community after centuries of segregation and persecution. The history of the synagogue is closely linked to […]