Ancient Rome buildings, Via Sacra road, entrance to the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

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The Via Sacra (Latin: Sacra Via, "Sacred Street") was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum. The road was part of the traditional route of the Roman Triumph that began on the outskirts of the city and proceeded through the Roman Forum. In the 5th century BC, the road was supported by a super-structure to protect it from the rain. Later it was paved and during the reign of Nero it was lined with colonnades.

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Location: Via Sacra, Via Sacra, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Rubens Alarcon / Alamy / Afripics
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