The Roman Forum – The Basilica of Maxentius

The Roman Forum – The Basilica of Maxentius

In the north east portion of the Roman Forum atop the hill called the Velia sits the Basilica Maxentius. Built around the 4th century AD only the north side of  the great structure survives today.

The Roman Forum – The Basilica of Maxentius

Looking down on the Forum from the Palatine hill. 

The Roman Forum – The Basilica of Maxentius 

The Roman Forum – The Basilica of Maxentius

The Basilica Maxentius originally housed some of the city’s most important institutions.  

The Roman Forum – The Basilica of Maxentius