Roman architecture

Roman ArchitectureBy Ian Foster January 2014

The Odeon at the base of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece commissioned by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian, but Roman Senator. It was built in memory of his deceased wife.

The Pantheon in Rome

A view of the Pantheon from my hotel.

At night, without the crowds.

The Pantheon

The ceiling inside.

The Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica

The Coliseum

Columns in the Coliseum

The system for lifting things from the basement of Coliseum.

Original tiles

The Arch of Constantine

Circus Maximusthe site of ancient Roman chariot racing

Castel Sant’AngeloHadrian’s mausoleum and later a papal fortress

The Roman Forum

An excavated area showing ancient Rome.