Friday, November 13, 2009

Aqua Appia


This was constructed in 312 b.c by appia claudius who named it after herself. It was restored three times, it ran underground for 16 kilometers. Aqua Appia was capable of delivering 73000 cubic meters of water into rome at one time.

Temple of Spes


The Temple of Spes was built by A. Atilius Calatinusin. Over the years the temple has gone through some very unfortunate events, like in 218 B.C the Temple was struck by lighting, and then in 31 B.C it was burned down again. During the Punic war it was remodeled rebuilt may times. This beutiful temple would be a great place to visit on your journey through Rome.

Septizodium


The Spetizodium was created by emperor Septimus Severus. It is about 31.5 meters high which is 3 stories tall. The Spetizodium stood for sixteen centuries then it was demolished.