The triumph of an emperor: Constantine and his arch

Nov 16, 2023 353

BY: Luca Signorini

Tucked away between the iconic Colosseum and the Palatine Hill in Rome, the Arch of Constantine is a majestic reminder of ancient victories and Roman grandeur: this triumphal arch, the largest of its kind in Rome, is more than a monument, it’s a history book. Let’s discover why together. 

The Arch is a monumental tribute to a defining moment in the annals of the Roman Empire. Commissioned by the Roman Senate and completed in 315 AD, this grand building celebrates Emperor Constantine I‘s decisive victory over his rival, Maxentius, at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD.

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SOURCE: https://italoamericano.org/

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