Constantine's Victory

After years of civil war, the victory of Constantine's army over the numerically superior army of Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD brought some peace to the Roman Empire. To commemorate this victory, the Senate of Rome awarded

Arch of Constantine

Constantine a triumphal arch. It was dedicated just a few years later, in 315 AD.

The Arch

The large arch with three archways is almost 26 readmore 

The Colosseum is probably the most impressive building of the Roman Empire. Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, it was the largest building of the era.

The monumental structure has fallen into ruin, but even today it is an imposing and beautiful sight.

The Colosseum

The Flavian Amphitheater

Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian Dynasty, started construction of the Colosseum in 72 AD. It was completed in readmore