Triumphal Arches of Rome

 The Arch of Constantine

Located between the Roman Colosseum and Palatine Hill, the Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch that was dedicated to emperor Constantine the Great. It is one of three triumphal arches currently in Rome.  The Arch of Constantine was built in 312 AD and is the largest triumphal arch in Rome.  You can obtain a beautiful view of the Arch of Constantine through one of the windows of the Colosseum.

view of Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum from Palatine Hill

view from the Colosseum in 2024

2020

2018

On our visit in 2025 the Arch of Constantine was under construction

The Arch of Titus

The Arch of Titus was built in 80 AD after the death of the emperor Titus.  It is located just southeast of the Roman Forum.  It is fifty feet high.

On our visit in 2025 the Arch of Titus was also under construction

Someone working on the Arch of Titus in 2025

The Arch of Septimius Severus 

Dedicated in 203, this arch is located inside the Roman Forum.  It is made of white marble.  The architect of this arch is unknown.

Our 2025 visit - all 3 arches were under construction

The Arch of Septimius Severus

This is  view of the Arch (far left) from Palatine Hill

The 3 Triumphal Arches all in a line