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Ara Pacis
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Address: Lungotevere in Augusta
Zone: Villa Borghese - Barberini
Horary: 9h - 17h, holiday 9h - 13h
Phone: 0668806848
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.
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