OLD ROME
This huge stadium was used for chariot races.
Circus Maximus
This giant arena held up to 80,000 people.
Colosseum
These giant public baths had pools, gyms, and libraries.
Baths of Caracalla
This huge church was designed by Michelangelo and Bernini.
St. Peter’s Basilica
This monument honors Italy’s first king, Victor Emmanuel II.
Vittoriano
This temple held Rome’s sacred fire.
Temple of Vesta
This altar was built to honor peace under Augustus
Ara Pacis
These walls were built to protect Rome from enemies.
Aurelian Walls
This famous fountain has dramatic statues and rushing water.
Trevi Fountain
This “Square Colosseum” was built in the 1900s.
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
This area was the center of Roman politics and religion
Roman Forum
This tall column shows scenes from Trajan’s battles.
Trajan’s Column
This arch celebrates Constantine’s big victory.
Arch of Constantine
This basilica stands where St. Peter was believed to be buried.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Renzo Piano designed this music center in 2002.
Auditorium Parco della Musica
This ancient road was called the “Queen of Roads.”
Via Appia
This temple has a huge dome with a hole in the top.
Pantheon
This road connected Rome to southern Italy.
Via Appia
Nicola Salvi designed this iconic fountain
Trevi Fountain
This modern museum was designed by Zaha Hadid.
MAXXI Museum?
Women called Vestal Virgins kept the fire burning here.
Temple of Vesta
This round building was first Hadrian’s tomb, then a fortress.
Castel Sant’Angelo
This monument shows Roman soldiers building bridges and fighting.
Trajan’s Column
This church includes a giant dome and a huge open piazza.
Old St. Peter’s
This building is a famous example of fascist‑era architecture.
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana