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Trajan's Column
CultureVisit: ~15 min
A commemorative monument erected in AD 113 in Trajan's Forum to celebrate the emperor's victories over the Dacians. It is about 30 metres tall including the pedestal and is covered by a spiral relief of about 200 metres with nearly 2,500 figures. It was originally crowned by a statue of Trajan; today it is topped by St Peter. It can be seen from the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Trajan's Column: 2 missions
- Identify the statue that crowns the columnLook up and find the figure that tops the column. Check that it is St Peter, placed there in 1587, not Trajan.
- Follow the spiral relief with your eyesFrom the base, follow the sculpted band upwards and look for scenes of battle, marches and camp building.
Near Trajan's Column
Galleria Sciarra473 m awaySanta Maria sopra Minerva542 m awayTrevi Fountain564 m awayPantheon673 m awayLa Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro693 m awaySant'Eustachio770 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Trajan's Column?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Trajan's Column?
Identify the statue that crowns the column and Follow the spiral relief with your eyes.
What is there to see near Trajan's Column?
Galleria Sciarra (473 m), Santa Maria sopra Minerva (542 m) and Trevi Fountain (564 m).
Source: Wikipedia