The most beautiful ancient monuments in Europe
Ancient monuments not only in Greece and Italy
Ancient ancient monuments are a witness to the gigantic Roman Empire and Greek city-states. Within Europe, you will find them not only in Italy and Greece, but also in Spain and France. Among the most preserved monuments from that time are mainly ancient theaters, which served even after the fall of the Roman Empire. Let's take a look at the most beautiful preserved monuments of antiquity in Europe.
Colosseum
The largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire
The Roman Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater in the world. It is almost two thousand years old. It was unbelievable that at the time it was up to 50,000,000 sitting spectators. He was famous for gladiatorial games continue reading
Athens Acropolis
The most famous acropolis of the world
The Athens Acropolis was the center of the mighty ancient Greek Empire. Its dominant is the most important ancient Greek temple of Parthenon. Acropolis lies on a massive limestone rock with several caves. Apart from the Parthenon, there are many other important historical buildings. continue reading
Forum Romanum
Ancient heart of Rome
Between the two Roman hills – the Capitol and the Palatine, there is the ancient Forum Romanum square, it was the center of not only the city but also the whole Roman Empire continue reading
Pont du Gard
A unique aqueduct from the time of the Roman Empir
Pont du Gard is a historic aqueduct dating back to ancient Rome (1st century AD). It is a system of three standing arcades above the River Gard. It served to bring water to the city. In the 18th century there was a reconstruction where the lower floor was opened – it is now possible to walk through it. Since 1985, it has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. continue reading
Temple of Concordia in Agrigento
The most beautiful ancient temple in Sicily
In Sicily you will find not only the largest European volcano Etna, but also a number of well-preserved ancient monuments. Probably the most beautiful temple you can visit here is the Concordia in Agrigento. Apart from it, you can also see, for example, the Temple of Giunone or Ercole. continue reading
Roman aqueduct in Segovia
The most beautiful aqueduct in Spain
The Roman aqueduct in Segovia is considered the most beautiful and largest in all of Spain. It is also the biggest tourist magnet of the city. It is almost 30 meters high and has a span of over 800 meters continue reading
Pantheon
The best preserved ancient temple
The Pantheon was built before the beginning of our era and was originally dedicated to all Roman gods. Thanks to the fact that it was dedicated to the Virgin Mary during Christianity, it has been beautifully preserved to this day. You will find it in the middle of Piazza Rotonda continue reading
Pompeii
A city buried in ashes
The ancient city of Pompeii with a tragic event in which it was covered with ashes after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79. The city is located in the Gulf of Naples and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The rediscovery of this city and its gradual discovery can be without exaggeration one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever. continue reading
Odeon Heroda Attica
Magnificent theater under the Acropolis
A huge theater is built directly below the Acropolis, for up to 5,000 spectators. It is named after the very rich magnate Herod Attik, who built it in memory of his deceased wife. continue reading
