Basilica Ulpia, Civil basilica in Trajan's Forum, Rome, Italy.
The Basilica Ulpia spans 170 meters in length and 60 meters in width, featuring 96 marble columns arranged in double colonnades throughout its structure.
Built in 112 CE under Emperor Trajan and designed by Apollodorus of Damascus, the basilica served as the center of Roman political activities until the 4th century.
The basilica contained multiple chambers where judges conducted legal proceedings, merchants conducted business transactions, and citizens gathered for public meetings.
The excavation site opens to visitors who can observe the ongoing restoration work, including the anastylosis process of raising original columns to their former positions.
The central nave measures 25 meters wide and extends through the entire building, with walls originally covered in bronze and a roof adorned with gilded tiles.
Location: Rome
Architects: Apollodorus of Damascus
Part of: Regio VIII Forum Romanum, Trajan's Forum
GPS coordinates: 41.89556,12.48457
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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