Tomb of Giacomo Boni

Tomb of Giacomo Boni is a tomb in Municipio Roma I, Rome, Lazio. Tomb of Giacomo Boni is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Torre del Tabularium, as well as near the fountain Ninfeo degli Specchi.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Coliseum and Arch of Titus.

Coliseum

Theater building

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The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world. Coliseum is situated 470 metres east of Tomb of Giacomo Boni.

Arch of Titus

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The Arch of Titus is a 1st-century AD honorific arch, located on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum. It was constructed in c. Arch of Titus is situated 160 metres east of Tomb of Giacomo Boni.

Cryptoporticus

Archaeological site

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In Ancient Roman architecture a cryptoporticus is a covered corridor or passageway. The usual English is "cryptoportico". The cryptoportico is a semi-subterranean gallery whose vaulting supports portico structures aboveground and which is lit from openings at the tops of its arches.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill.

Palatine Hill

Locality

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The Palatine Hill, which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire".

Capitoline Hill

Locality

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The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn.