The Roman Forum is a bastion of history in the heart of Rome. For hundreds of years it has played host to temples, religious sects, and mythological narratives. Today, there are just remains of the Forum left, though it still oozes a certain charm and splendor that harks back to its golden years.
Today, there are plenty of things to do at the Roman Forum. Here are some of the best.
The Temple of Antoninus Pius
Constructed back in AD 141 in honour of the deified empress, the Temple of Antoninius Pius is made up of six jutting columns and Corinthian capitals. In the 12th Century, the temple was turned into a church for San Lorenzo but it was quickly disengaged from the medieval masonry in the 16th Century after a visit from Emperor Charles V.
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