Septizodium, Ancient Roman nymphaeum at Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy.
The Septizodium extended 95 meters in length and 30 meters in height, featuring three levels with projecting and receding sections adorned with granite and marble.
Emperor Septimius Severus commissioned this monumental fountain between 202 and 203 CE at the intersection of Via Appia and Circus Maximus.
The structure combined elements of both sacred and recreational purposes, serving as a grand entrance to the imperial residence while housing water features.
The remaining foundations of the structure stand at coordinates 41.885633, 12.488719, near the southeastern corner of Palatine Hill.
Pope Sixtus V ordered the dismantling of the structure in 1588, with Domenico Fontana documenting each step of the demolition process.
Location: Rome
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Part of: Regio X Palatium
GPS coordinates: 41.88563,12.48872
Latest update: June 29, 2025 21:51
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