Arch of Constantine

Type
Attraction, Cultural, Historic
Description
The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312. Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch. The arch spans the Via triumphalis, the way taken by the emperors when they entered the city in triumph.

Though dedicated to Constantine, much of the decorative material incorporated earlier work from the time of the emperors Trajan (98–117), Hadrian (117–138) and Marcus Aurelius (161–180), and is thus a collage. The last of the existing triumphal arches in Rome, it is also the only one to make extensive use of spolia, reusing several major reliefs from 2nd century imperial monuments, which give a striking and famous stylistic contrast to the sculpture newly created for the arch. This earned it the derisive nickname of Cornacchia di Esopo Aesop's Crow.

The arch is 21 m high, 25.9 m wide and 7.4 m deep. It has three archways, the central one being 11.5 m high and 6.5 m wide and the lateral archways 7.4 m by 3.4 m each. Above the archways is placed the attic, composed of brickwork reveted (faced) with marble. A staircase within the arch is entered from a door at some height from the ground, on the west side, facing the Palatine Hill. The general design with a main part structured by detached columns and an attic with the main inscription above is modelled after the example of the Arch of Septimius Severus on the Roman Forum.
 
Tours
  • The Colosseum, including the Arena Floor
  • The Roman Forum
  • The Palatine Hill
  • The Arch of Constantine
Take a trip back in time to ancient Rome on our private tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine hill, including an exclusive visit to the awe-inspiring amphitheatre’s arena floor. ... moreStrap on your sandals and follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as we relive the bloody spectacles that left ancient Roman audiences spellbound: in the company of an expert archaeologist you’ll learn all about the drama of the deadly ancient games, and have the chance to walk out onto the arena floor to see exactly what the gladiators saw almost 2,000 years ago. Our in-depth exploration of ancient Rome will continue in the fascinating Forum, the beating heart of the classical city. Conclude your tour in the evocative ruins of the nearby Palatine hill, where generations of Roman emperors lived in palaces of unimaginable luxury.
Language:
English, Italian
Minimum Guests:
1 person
  • The Colosseum
  • The House of the Vestal Virgins
  • The Temple of Saturn
  • The Arch of Septimius Severus
  • The Flavian Palace
  • The Stadium of Domitian
  • Roman Forum
  • The Palatine Hill
  • The Arch of Constantine
Enjoy a full experience of the most iconic sites of Ancient Rome, learning about Caesar, Augustus and Nero with an expert, private guide.
Language:
English, Italian
Minimum Guests:
1 person
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  • Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill
  • Circus Maximus
  • Arch of Constantine
Our private Colosseum tour brings Ancient Rome vividly to life, as you embark on an unforgettable journey, reconstructing the past city within its imposing ruins.
Language:
English, Italian
Minimum Guests:
1 person
 (11)
  • Colosseum Underground
  • Via Sacra
  • Roman Forum
  • Arch of Constantine
  • Palatine Hill
Exclusive Access to the Underground tunnels of the Colosseum. Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with experts.
Language:
English, Italian
Max Group Size:
6 people
Minimum Guests:
1 person
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