Colonna di Foca

Ancient Rome


The Colonna di Foca marks the centre of Piazza del Foro, the Roman Forum's principal square. The last monument erected on the forum, it was built in honour of the Eastern Roman emperor Phocus in 608.

Transportation

  • bus: Via dei Fori Imperiali

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