Ara Pacis

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  • Ara Pacis
  • Type: siti archeologici
    Date: 9 a.C. / 13 a.C.
    Period: Imperiale (Succeeding to the Republican period characterized by the monumental renovation Rome with superb residences (Domus Aurea) and magnificent buildings (Pantheon))

    Address: Lungotevere in Augusta
    (Centro Storico)
    Zone: Rione IV Campo Marzio

    Horary: 9h -19h
    Ticket: € 10,00 (€8,00 reduced)
    Phone: 060608
    Internet: www.arapacis.it
  • The published information is subject to change, so we suggest you telephone to confirm.

  • The altar of peace is one of the most important monuments of ancient Rome. It was built in 13 B.C. to commemorate Augustus victories over Spain and Gaul.

Location and History

Originally it was erected in proximity of today's Via del Corso. In 1938, during the bimillenary Augustus celebrations, the altar was rebuilt by G. Moretti in Piazza Augusto. The original fragments were integrated with copies of them.

Description

It is a square enclosure with an altar in its middle. All the surfaces are decorated with marble friezes and relieves of Greek artists.


  • Commissioned by

Gauio Giulio Cesare Augusto

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Museo dell'Ara Pacis
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