Curia Julia, Ancient Roman Senate house in Roman Forum, Italy
The Curia Julia stands as a rectangular brick building with substantial corner buttresses and three large windows on its upper section.
Julius Caesar initiated the construction in 44 BCE to replace the previous senate house, and Augustus completed the structure in 29 BCE.
The senate chamber contained marble walls, stepped seating for 300 senators, and displayed the Altar of Victory until the 4th century.
Visitors can access the building through bronze doors, replicas of the originals now located at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
The floor retains its original opus sectile pattern made from colored marble pieces forming geometric designs throughout the chamber.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89293,12.48540
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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