Arco di Settimio Severo

Arco di Settimio Severo

Arco di Settimio Severo
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9:00 AM - 7:15 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:15 PM
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At the foot of the Capitoline Hill stands a triumphal arch composed of three archways — one large, central archway flanked by two smaller passages — built in 203 AD by the Emperor Septimius Severus to celebrate his victories over the Parthians.
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Neighborhood: Campitelli
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  • Fori Imperiali-Colosseo • 8 min walk
  • Colosseo • 8 min walk
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,201 contributions
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Mar 2024 • Family
The Arch of Septimius Severus is situated in the northwest corner of the Roman Forum at the foot of Capotoline Hill. Dating back to 202-03 AD it is considered the oldest standing Arch structure of Ancient Rome. It was built to celebrate
Emperor Septimius Severus military victories over the Parthians several years earlier.

The triumphal arch is made of marble, 26.5 metres tall, 23.5 metres in length and adorned with battle scene reliefs on both sides. It includes a large centre arch along with two small passageways. You can see it up close from ground level with the paid entry ticket for the Roman Forum. However, you can see it quite wall from the public walkway up to Piazza del Campidoglio. From here you are really close and and have even higher viewing vantage point.
Written June 3, 2024
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Marina and Co. Ltd
St. Petersburg, Russia85,398 contributions
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May 2023 • Couples
Roman forum. Another monument to military victories appeared here in 203; the triumphal arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in honor of the defeat of the Parthian army. On its multi-figured reliefs, in addition to the victorious military leader, heroic legionnaires and defeated enemies, the imperial sons, Caracalla and Geta, once appeared. Then Caracalla was left alone, once in power, he dealt with his brother and carefully destroyed all his images. At the base of the arch, closer to the Tabularium, you can see two symbolic objects - the Navel of the Earth (Mundus, also known as Umbilicus Urbis Romae), in the middle
through which Rome was connected with underground forces (according to one version, on the site of the current two-meter stone mound there was originally a round pit, which, according to the Etruscan rite of founding the city, was filled with everything that the inhabitants considered themselves necessary), and the Golden Mile (Miliarium Aureum) - a pillar , from which all distances in the Roman Empire were measured.
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Written October 22, 2023
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,921 contributions
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Mar 2023 • Friends
The best preserved monument in the Roman Forum, it depicts the military successes of the emperor in Parthia. It sits on a base of travertine marble. Made from Proconessian marble, a rare Greek marble, it was dedicated in 203 A.D.
Written April 3, 2023
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dapper777
Monaco68,538 contributions
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Oct 2020 • Friends
It is undoubtedly one of the most important monuments within the Imperial Fora.
Once you have passed the entrance, along the Via Sacra and heading towards the Capitoline Hill, you arrive at the foot of this magnificent triumphal monument.
It was erected in 203 to glorify the Emperor's military victories against the Parthians.
It is a white marble construction consisting of a main arch framed by two smaller ones. The central one has a vault rich in coffered ceilings.
The monument, which is over 20 meters high, originally had a bronze quadriga on the top with the statues of the leader, who was of African origin, and of his two sons, Lucius Septimius Bassianus (later nicknamed Caracalla) and Publius Septimius Geta.
It is one of the best preserved monuments in the forum. It was built at the foot of the Capitol for the 10-year anniversary of the emperor's reign.
The reliefs represent his victories over the Parthians in the Middle East (today's Iran and a large part of neighboring countries).
It was one of the pedestrian entrances to the forum square.
On the four large panels above the minor arches some scenes from the two campaigns against the Parthians are carved.
It is an extraordinary work of art that we suggest everyone to come and see.
Written April 3, 2021
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Malgorzata
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May 2019
Septimius Severus Arch is a triumphal arch located in the southwestern part of the Roman Forum in Rome, erected in 203 in honor of Septimius Severus and his sons. It commemorates the emperor's victories during the war campaigns in the east . The arch structure is 25 m wide and 23 m high. The wall is 11.85 m thick . The arch has three gates. The gate is decorated with columns and reliefs depicting river deities. Above the central, largest passage, goddesses Victoria and personifications of the seasons were placed. It can compete in the artistic beauty with the triumphal arch of Constantine. An unusual work of art .One of the best preserved monuments in the Roman Forum. Spend some time looking at this.
Written April 20, 2020
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tony b
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Sep 2023 • Friends
Its origins date back to the 3rd century AD.
Time seems not to have affected him significantly.
Very suggestive architecture that captures your gaze for a long time.
It's certainly a fantastic attraction that's a must-see!
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Written September 14, 2023
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,957 contributions
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Feb 2020 • Solo
Triumphal arch dating back to 203AD. It was built in honor of Septimius Severus and his two sons in their victories over the Parthians. It is interesting to note that after Severus died, one son killed the other and wiped all traces of him from this monument! The arch itself contains reliefs, columns, carvings and panels. As of February, 2020 there was a large fence as well as piles of construction debris surrounding the arch. The arch can be seen either from inside the Roman Forum or from the street just outside.
Written March 2, 2020
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN7,941 contributions
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Jan 2024 • Couples
Well preserved triumphal arch located in the northwest corner of the Roman Forum. In addition to up close views as you stroll the walkways of the Forum, it can be easily viewed from the terrace just past the Palazzo Senatario at the Piazza del Campidoglio or from inside the Capitoline Museum along the underground passage. The arch commemorates Emperor Septimius Severus and his defeat of the Parthians and was dedicated in AD 203.
Written December 5, 2024
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Rui_F74
Santo Tirso, Portugal18,544 contributions
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Jun 2023 • Solo
Opened at the beginning of the century. III, is a triumphal arch to mark the military victories of Emperor Septimius Severus (145-211) and his two sons.
Very interesting are the engravings carved into the stone.
I found the size of this Arch of Septimius Severus very similar to the Arch of Constantine.
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Written August 30, 2023
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy33,012 contributions
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Nov 2019 • Solo
The photo of this activity is incorrect, that’s not the Settimio’s Bow.
This superbly made Arch of Triumph was made in 203 to celebrate the victory of Emperor Settimio Severo against Parti ( the soldiers of Empire of Partia - Persia )
Beautiful the sculptures and the reliefs.
It’s no very big as others Triumph arcs but is really wonderful
Written November 26, 2019
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