Arch of Constantine Inscription

Situated at the end of a new street the Via Pia it was designed by Michelangelo in replacement for the Porta Nomentana situated several hundred meters southwards which was closed up at the same time. Erected in front of the Rostra and dedicated or rededicated in honour of the Eastern Roman Emperor Phocas on August 1 608 AD it was the last addition made to the Forum RomanumThe fluted Corinthian column stands 136 m 44 ft tall on its cubical white marble socleOn stylistic grounds the column seems to have been made in the 2nd century for an.

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Construction began in 1561 and ended in.

. Porta Pia is a gate in the Aurelian Walls of Rome ItalyOne of Pope Pius IVs civic improvements to the city it is named after him.

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