2016年7月26日 星期二

The Arch of Constantine


The Arch of Constantine 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. Wikipedia
AddressVia di San Gregorio, Roma, Italy
Height21 m
Architectural styleCorinthian order


The British Library
‪#‎Onthisday‬ in 315, the Arch of Constantine was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Constantine commemorating his victory over Maxentius at the battle of Milvian Bridge. The block above the arches displays sculpted panels, and an inscription which would have originally been inlaid with gilded bronze.

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