Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine in Italy, Rome resort
Rating: 8,5/10 (5064 votes)  The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine is the largest building ever built in the Roman Forum. The basilica was laid down by Emperor Maxentius in 308 and was completed Constantine – successor to the emperor, in 312. The basilica was built on the site where the spice warehouses were located. The nave area exceeded 4,000 m 2, and the height of the vaults was about 39 meters. The walls inside the building were tiled with marble slabs and the floor was decorated with colored marble. A colossal statue of Constantine was housed in the western apse. The basilica was not only a hall for the worship of gods, but also a place for business meetings, and the city council also met here. We also recommend reading Temple of Vesta in Italy, Rome resort Topic: Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine in Italy, Rome resort. |
