Column of Marcus Aurelius, Victory column in Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy
The marble column reaches 30 meters in height and features a continuous spiral relief depicting military campaigns carved into its surface.
Between 180 and 193 CE, Emperor Commodus commissioned this monument to commemorate the victories of his father Marcus Aurelius against Germanic tribes.
The sculptural frieze represents Roman military scenes, including soldiers, battles, and the famous miracle of rain that saved the Roman army.
Inside the column, visitors find 203 steps in a spiral staircase illuminated by narrow slits leading to the top platform.
During the 1589 restoration by Domenico Fontana, the original bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius was replaced with a figure of Saint Paul.
Location: Rome
Inception: 193
Made from material: marble, bronze
Part of: Campus Martius
GPS coordinates: 41.90080,12.48000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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