The fascination of the Colosseum and the remains in the valley of the same name presented in a simple and manageable guide to explore this iconic monument of ancient Rome.
Set between four hills of Rome – the Oppian, Caelian, Palatine and Velian – and inhabited since the origins of the city, the valley of the Colosseum and its urban layout were destroyed in the fire of 64 AD, following which Nero built his sumptuous edifices over the area. Today the complex, which has undergone profound changes across the centuries, through its countless stratifications partly retains the appearance it acquired in the Flavian age with its most famous remains: the great amphitheatre, the monumental fountain of the Meta Sudans, the arch of Constantine and the temple of Venus and Rome. With simple and detailed texts and a rich collection of images, the guide accompanies the reader to discover the site. The interpretation and historical reconstruction, the reading of what is visible, plans, elevations and views facilitate the recognition of works and monuments. This is an indispensable tool for anyone following a tourist-archaeological itinerary of the city.
French edition.
