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Trajan Forum
Attraction
4.7 (8843 reviews)
Remains of the Roman square, built in the 2nd-century, with a column celebrating victory over Dacia.
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 0608
Did You Know?
Construction Start
The Forum of Trajan was built by Emperor Trajan, starting in 107 AD, and was inaugurated in 112 AD.
Trajan's Column Height
Trajan's Column, a key part of the Forum, stands at an impressive 98 feet tall and is adorned with detailed friezes depicting the Dacian Wars.
Column's Statue
The statue at the top of Trajan's Column is not of the emperor, but of Saint Peter, added by Pope Sixtus V in 1587.
Original Structures
The Forum of Trajan originally included two libraries flanking Trajan's Column, and the remains of one can still be seen today.
Highlights from Reviews
• impressive scale
The scale and architecture evoke the might and grandeur of the Roman Empire.
• iconic column
The column provides detailed depictions of military victories.
• rich in history
The area is full of history.
• beautiful at night
The ruins are beautifully lit at night.
• free views
It can be viewed for free from the street.
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