What is the oldest site in Rome?

The oldest building standing in Rome is the temple of Hercules Victor and dates back to the second century BC and today represents the oldest building in Rome still standing. This temple is sometimes still referred to as the Temple of Vesta and the error is due to its circular shape which makes it similar […]



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The round 19-columned structure is called the Temple of Hercules Victor and dates to the 2nd century BC, which makes it the oldest surviving building in the whole city of Rome! Another temple seems a bit similar to the remains of Athenian Pantheon; it's known as the Temple of Portunus and was constructed around 100-80 ...

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Today, Ostia Antica is a major historical attraction where visitors have the opportunity to explore the well-preserved remains of an ancient Roman city. The site has remarkable ruins of streets, squares, residences, bathhouses, theaters and temples.

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The first of the great Roman roads, the Via Appia (Appian Way), begun by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus in 312 bce, originally ran southeast from Rome 162 miles (261 km) to Tarentum (now Taranto) and was later extended to the Adriatic coast at Brundisium (now Brindisi).

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The church is the oldest and highest ranking of the four major papal basilicas as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, holding the unique title of archbasilica. Founded in 324, it is the oldest public church in the city of Rome, and the oldest basilica of the Western world.

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Colosseum. Packed with ancient history, the Colosseum is one of the most recognized landmarks and ruins in Rome. Dating back over 2,000 years it was once the ground for legendary gladiator contests that would entertain the masses.

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1. Çatalhöyük. Overlooking the Konya plain in southern Anatolia in Turkey are the remains of a city that was founded over 9,000 years ago.

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