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I am a fan of archways and this one was no disappointment. It is near the coliseum so can be rather crowded during the day. It is lit decently well in the evenings and makes a good backdrop for photos.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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inthecityintherain wrote a review Jul 2020
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This triumphal arch is intact and incredibly well-preserved. You can get an aerial view of it while you tour the upper levels of the Colosseum, then see it up close afterwards.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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The three-door Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino) is the largest of the three triumphal arches in the Roman Forum. It was built in honor of Emperor Constantine (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) in 312-315 and commemorates the victory over Emperor Maxentius, whom Constantine won in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, and his 10-year reign. A large and magnificent structure 21 meters high and 25.7 meters wide. Unfortunately, the size next to the Colosseum is not important - but impressive. Some of the reliefs and columns were taken from earlier structures and inserted in the Arch of Constantine. Certainly one of the most fascinating buildings in the Roman Forum. Like so many buildings in Rome, architecture is impressive, above all due to its details, size and old age.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Not much to say, amazing historic monument to see one of my favorite things to view in Rome. Amazing to stand and view something so magnificent and ancient
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Date of experience: July 2020
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The Arch of Constantine is probably one of Rome's most visited and viewed sights. This is possibly because of it's location just adjacent to the Roman Colloseum. However, the Arch of Constantine is worth a visit solely on its own merits. It is perhaps the most known and visited arch in Rome among the several (or many) other arches scattered nearby and about Rome. Don't miss a visit to the Arch of Constantine; or allow it to belittled by its impressive neighbor, The Collosseum; The Arch of Constantine can proudly stand on its own merits - and has for over two thousand years!…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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