Via Sacra

Not to be confused with Voie Sacrée.

The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) 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 substructure to protect it from the rain. Later it was paved and during the reign of Nero it was lined with colonnades.

The road provided the setting for many deeds and misdeeds of Rome's history, the solemn religious festivals, the magnificent triumphs of victorious generals, and the daily throng assembling in the Basilicas to chat, throw dice, engage in business, or secure justice. Many prostitutes lined the street as well, looking for potential customers.

Sources

L. Richardson, jr. A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome: Sacra Via.

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Roman Forum

Basilicas	Basilica Aemilia Basilica Julia Basilica of Maxentius

Arches	Arch of Tiberius Arch of Titus Arch of Septimius Severus Arch of Constantine Arch of Augustus

Columns	Column Maenia Column of Phocas Milliarium Aureum

Temples	Temple of Antoninus and Faustina Temple of Divus Augustus Temple of Concord Temple of Castor and Pollux Temple of Caesar Temple of Janus (Roman Forum) Temple of Jupiter Stator (8th century BC) Temple of Saturn Shrine of Venus Cloacina Temple of Venus and Roma Temple of Vespasian and Titus Temple of Vesta

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