Ancient in Rome

Discover 22 ancient places in Rome.

The central structure, known as Triangolo Barberini.

Triangolo Barberini

An abandoned 17th-century baroque hunting lodge with a wonderfully strange architectural plan.

Parco degli Acquedotti

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

The hotel.

Palazzo Naiadi Roman Baths

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

Cloaca Maxima's outfall is near the Ponte Rotto bridge.

Cloaca Maxima

The "Greatest Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.

Cats lounging on ancient architecture

Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

The Arch of Gallienus, the Church of Saints Vito and Modesti on the left

Arch of Gallienus

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Domus Aurea

The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.

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