Forum of Caesar
Foro di Cesare · 로마
The Forum of Caesar, also known by the Latin Forum Iulium or Forum Julium, Forum Caesaris, was a forum built by Julius Caesar near the Forum Romanum in Rome in 46 BC.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:42
Welcome to the Forum of Caesar, the very site where the Roman Republic began its transition into the Roman Empire. As we stand amidst these ancient stones, imagine the year 54 BC. …
Listen in the app2The Curia Julia — The Seat of the Senate1:38
We begin at one of the most significant buildings in the Roman world: the Curia Julia. While technically part of the old Forum, Caesar began its reconstruction in 52 BC as part of his larger plan to integrate it with his new…
Listen in the app3The Temple of Venus Genetrix — Divine Lineage1:33
At the far end of the forum stands the remains of the Temple of Venus Genetrix. This was the ideological focal point of Caesar’s project. …
Listen in the app4The Porticoes — The Public Walkway1:34
Running along the sides of the open square were magnificent porticoes, or covered walkways. These were the social and commercial arteries of the forum. …
Listen in the app5The Equestrian Statue of Caesar — The Central Icon1:34
In the center of the vast plaza once stood a massive bronze statue of Julius Caesar on horseback. This was the literal and metaphorical centerpiece of the forum. …
Listen in the app6The Tabernae and the Argiletum — Commercial Roots1:27
Behind the porticoes lay a series of tabernae, or small rooms that served as shops and offices. These structures remind us that even in a forum dedicated to 'absolute glory,' the mundane business of Rome continued. …
Listen in the app7The Forum of Trajan Connection — Imperial Evolution1:30
As we move toward the edge of the site, we see how the Forum of Caesar was integrated into the later Imperial Fora, particularly the Forum of Trajan. In the early 2nd century AD, Emperor Trajan undertook a massive renovation of…
Listen in the app8Forum of Caesar1:27
As we conclude our walk through the Forum of Caesar, let us stand for a moment in the center of this monumental square. This site is more than just an archaeological park; it is the physical footprint of one of history’s most…
Listen in the app9Closing1:27
As we conclude our walk through the Forum of Caesar, let us stand for a moment in the center of this monumental square. This site is more than just an archaeological park; it is the physical footprint of one of history’s most…
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What is Forum of Caesar?
Forum of Caesar is a place in 로마 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 13 min 52 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8940, 12.4849 |
| Last updated |
