What was the largest building in Forum?

The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Italian: Basilica di Massenzio), sometimes known as the Basilica Nova—meaning new basilica—or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum, and the last Roman basilica built in the city.



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  • 1.1 Temples.
  • 1.2 Basilicas.
  • 1.3 Arches.
  • 1.4 Government buildings or official residences.
  • 1.5 Smaller monuments.
  • 1.6 Pools, springs.
  • 1.7 Roads, streets, staircases.


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Important Sites in the Forum Senate House: The senate house, known as the “Curia,” served as the council house for the Roman Senate and a site for various political events. It was rebuilt several times, and in the 7th century, the Curia was converted into a church.

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Two other early, sacred buildings are important to note. These are the Regia or king's house and the Temple of Vesta, both located on the downward slope of the Palatine Hill near the point where it reaches the edge of the Forum Romanum proper.

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The Pantheon of Rome is regarded as the oldest building in the world still in use (even if it is dedicated to a different deity these days). It is truly a national treasure of Italy - it is considered the best preserved ancient Roman monument and the most copied.

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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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