Trajan's Column, Ancient monumental column at Imperial Forums, Rome, Italy.
The marble column reaches 30 meters in height and features a continuous spiral relief depicting Emperor Trajan's military campaigns against the Dacians.
Constructed in 113 CE under Emperor Trajan's direction, the column served as a monument to commemorate Roman victories in the Dacian Wars.
The spiral bas-relief contains 2662 figures in 155 scenes, presenting a detailed narrative of Roman military life, equipment, and battle tactics.
The column stands in the center of Trajan's Forum, with guided tours available daily from 8:30 AM to one hour before sunset.
The internal spiral staircase consists of 185 steps leading to a viewing platform, marking the first use of this architectural feature in Roman monuments.
Location: Rome
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00187 Roma RM
Website: https://colosseo.it/area/colonna-traiana
GPS coordinates: 41.89583,12.48430
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:31
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