Examine these reliefs closely and try to spot Emperor Constantine, who can be seen hunting a lion and a boar as well as making sacrifices to deities, such as Hercules and Apollo.Ĭheck out the intricate frieze that lines part of the lower arch. These would once have adorned a now-lost monument to the Emperor Hadrian. Other prominent features of the arch include the circular reliefs above the side entrances. Like many of the other elements on the arch, these statues were looted from older monuments, which had been created to honor previous emperors. Stand before the arch and examine the eight lifelike statues of Dacian prisoners that can be seen on top of the columns on either side of the main arch. It is among the most prominent and impressive ancient monuments in Rome.
Constantine defeated his rival and co-emperor Maxentius in 312 and the arch was completed three years later. This imposing arch was erected to commemorate Emperor Constantine’s victory in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Marvel at the scale of the mighty arch from afar and get up-close to study the stunning carvings depicting of one of the great battles of ancient Rome. The Arch of Constantine, a handsome reminder of a once-powerful civilization, stands proudly at the end of the historic Sacred Way.
This grand triumphal arch is one of the latest existing monuments from imperial Rome and is coated with exquisite statues and lavish motifs.
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