Celio in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
L'ingresso Imperiale
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The Imperial Entrance
Photographed by James Hulse, February 27, 2024
1. L'ingresso Imperiale / The Imperial Entrance Marker
Gli ingressi principali destinati all'imperatore e al suo seguito si trovavano sui lati sud e nord ed erano privi di numerazione. L'ingresso conservato sul lato nord mostra i resti di un avancorpo, costituito in origine da coppie di colonne, che dovevano sostenere il basamento di una quadriga al ii livello. Il lato opposto (sud) non θ piω conservato, per la mancanza dei due anelli esterni crollati in etΰ post antica e medievale a causa di terremoti e demolizioni. A questi ingressi corrispondeva il percorso verso il podio imperiale, con decorazioni a stucco su volte e lunette. I pilastri di travertino che sorreggevano le volte erano rivestiti di lastre di marmo, di cui rimangono visibili i fori di ancoraggio.
The main entrances for the emperor and his entourage were located on the south and north sides and were not numbered. The entrance on the northern side shows the remains of a forepart, consisting of pairs of columns, that must have supported the base of a quadriga on the second level. The opposite side (south) is no longer preserved, due to the absence of the two outer
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Erected by Parco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 41° 53.456′ N, 12° 29.563′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Celio. It is on Piazza del Colosseo close to Via Labicana, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the north side of the Colosseum along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazza del Colosseo 58, Roma, Lazio 00184, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: I "Buchi" del Colosseo / The "Holes" of the Colosseum (within shouting distance of this marker); Come Si Entrava Al Colosseo / How People Entered the Colosseum (within shouting distance of this marker); Il Colosseo 72-80 D.C. / The Colosseum 72-80 A.D. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); L'Amphitheatrum Flavium / The Flavian Amphitheater
Photographed by James Hulse, February 27, 2024
2. The Imperial Entrance and Marker
Also see . . . Colosseum. Wikipedia
The Colosseum is built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete. It could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles including animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, dramas based on Roman mythology, and briefly mock sea battles. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.(Submitted on February 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 27, 2024
3. The view of the Imperial Entrance and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
