Colossus of Nero, Ancient Roman ruins near Colosseum, Italy
The concrete foundation blocks of the pedestal mark the location where a 30-meter bronze statue of Emperor Nero once stood.
Greek architect Zenodorus constructed the massive statue between 64 and 68 AD in the vestibule of Nero's Domus Aurea imperial complex.
The statue underwent modifications by successive emperors, including Vespasian who transformed it into Sol, and Commodus who reshaped it as Hercules.
The pedestal remains are visible a few meters from the Colosseum entrance, allowing visitors to observe the original placement of this monumental statue.
The relocation of the statue required 24 elephants to move it near the Flavian Amphitheatre for the construction of the Temple of Venus and Roma.
Location: Rome
Inception: 50s
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://info.roma.it/monumenti_dettaglio.asp?ID_schede=538
GPS coordinates: 41.89111,12.49139
Latest update: May 6, 2025 15:26
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