Arch of Constantine, Triumphal arch near Colosseum, Italy.
The arch spans 25.9 meters in width and rises 21 meters high, featuring three passageways with columns of different architectural orders carved in marble.
The Roman Senate commissioned this monument in 312 to honor Emperor Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
The structure incorporates sculptures and reliefs from earlier monuments of Trajan, Hadrian, and Marcus Aurelius, with original heads replaced by Constantine's image.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking Metro line B to Colosseo station or using buses 75, 85, 87, 175, 673, and 810.
The arch served as the finish line for marathon runners during the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome.
Location: Celio
Location: Rome
Official opening: July 25, 0315
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: archaeological park of Colosseum
Address: via di San Greogrio, s.n.c. - Roma 00186
Phone: +3906480201
Email: pa-colosseo@beniculturali.it
Website: https://colosseo.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 41.88983,12.49061
Latest update: May 31, 2025 08:08
Rome combines ancient monuments with modern city squares. The city preserves Roman Empire remains alongside Renaissance palaces and Baroque fountains. The Vatican contains major art collections and religious sites. The neighborhoods display Roman traditions and Italian culture.
Triumphal arches document military and historical events of their time. These monuments to victories and commemoration stand in cities around the world. The structures combine architectural elements with historical documentation through reliefs, inscriptions, and sculptures. The collection includes Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, along with the Arch of Trajan in Benevento. Paris features the Arc de Triomphe, Porte Saint-Denis, and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Siegestor in Munich, and Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid document European history. Further examples include the India Gate in New Delhi, Patuxaï in Vientiane, and Arch 22 in Banjul. In North America, the Washington Square Arch and Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch stand in New York, while the Gateway Arch rises in St. Louis. The Triumphal Arch of Orange and Hadrian's Arch in Athens demonstrate ancient Roman architecture.
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