Rione X Campitelli in Roma in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)

Arco di Settimio Severo / Arch of Septimius Severus

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

1. Arco di Settimio Severo / Arch of Septimius Severus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"Arco di Settimio Severo. Nel Mezzo di Questo Passava L'antica via Sacra Che Portava I Trinf.ti in Campid.O"; 1759, Da Vedute di Roma.

In questa maestosa veduta del quadrante nord-ovest del Foro Romano, Piranesi esalta il ruolo iconico della Colonna di Foca, attribuendole un'altezza addirittura doppia rispetto alla realtà (circa 16 metri rispetto ai 7 reali) grazie alla riduzione delle dimensioni del pastore seduto alla sua base. Al di sotto di quest'ultima gli scavi ottocenteschi riveleranno l'esistenza di un'ampia gradinata, meta della quale fu rimossa agli inizi del '900. Al centro è l'arco di Settimio Severo, costruito nel 203 d.C. in occasione dei decennalia dell'imperatore per celebrare il tronfo sui Parti. I fornici laterali, interrati per due terzi della loro altezza, presentano delle tamponature in muratura con tanto di porte di accesso a locali ricavati all'interno.

English:
"Arch of Septimius Severus. Beneath This Passed the Ancient via Sacra That Led Triumphal Processions to the Campidoglio"; 1759, From Vedute di Roma (Views of Rome)

In this majestic view

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of the Roman Forum's north-western quadrant, Piranesi exalts the iconic role played by the Column of Phocas, depicting it at double its actual height (around 16 meters rather than its actual 7 meters) thanks to the greatly reduced size of the shepherd seated at its base. Beneath the base of this column, 19th century excavations would unearth a wide flight of steps, half of which was removed in the early 1900's. At the center of the scene is the Arch of Septimius Severus, erected in 203 AD to mark the emperor's decennalia in celebration of his triumph over the Parthians. The two lateral archways, buried up to two thirds of their total height, are built with masonry infill walls that contain access doors leading to inner cavities inside the arch.

Erected by Il Parco di Piranesi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 41° 53.534′ N, 12° 29.101′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Rione X Campitelli. Marker is on Via Sacra. The marker is located west of the Arch of Titus in the Roman Forum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lacus Curtius / Lake Curtius (a few steps from this marker); Colonna di Foca / Column of Phocas

The wide view of the Arch of Septimius Severus Marker in the Roman Forum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

2. The wide view of the Arch of Septimius Severus Marker in the Roman Forum

(a few steps from this marker); Gli Alberi Sacri di Roma / The Sacred Trees of Rome (a few steps from this marker); Basi Onorarie / Honorary Bases (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica Giulia / Basilica Iulia (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Basilica Giulia / Basilica Iulia (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of Venus Cloacina / Sacello di Venere Cloacina (within shouting distance of this marker); Via Sacra: Il Foro e la Citta Pubblica / Via Sacra: the Forum and the Public City (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.

More about this marker. The marker is located in the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo (Roman Forum Archaeological Park) and it does require an entry fee to visit.

Also see . . .
1. Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. Roma Turismo (Submitted on August 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Arch of Septimius Severus. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Arch of Septimius Severus image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

3. Arch of Septimius Severus

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.