About this place
Trajan's Column is a Roman triumphal column in Rome, Italy, set in Trajan's Forum just north of the Roman Forum. Completed and dedicated on 12 May 113 AD, it was built to commemorate Emperor Trajan’s victory in the Dacian Wars. It is a strong stop for sightseeing and a short historical walk.
Na miejscu można liczyć przede wszystkim na:
- the column itself, standing free in Trajan's Forum and forming part of the larger imperial complex north of the Roman Forum
- the spiral bas-relief that wraps around the shaft, with detailed scenes from the wars between the Romans and Dacians
- a look at one of the most influential victory columns in history, whose design later inspired many monuments, both ancient and modern
If you plan to visit, it makes sense to combine the column with a walk through the nearby forum area, and comfortable shoes are useful on the uneven archaeological ground. It is a good choice for travelers interested in Roman history, monumental sculpture, and a compact visit in the center of Rome.
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