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The Ara Pacis Museum
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- Name
- The Ara Pacis Museum
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Museo dell Ara Pacis
- Country:
- Italy
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 100BC - 1BC
- City/Town:
- Rome
- Figure:
- Augustus
- Resorts:
- Rome,
- Related:
- Mausoleum of Augustus, Forum of Augustus,
Roman Forum, Palatine Hill,
about The Ara Pacis Museum
The Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dell Ara Pacis) in Rome houses the Altar of Peace, which was built under instructions from the Emperor Augustus and sanctioned by the Senate.
Augustus decided to build the Ara Pacis to celebrate his military campaigns which resulted in the outbreak of peace in the Mediterranean.
Dedicated on 30 January 9 BC, the Ara Pacis was originally located on a site known as the Field of Mars. The altar itself is surrounded by marble walls adorned with elaborate friezes of various figures, including senate members and members of Augustus’s family. These carved figures take part in a procession celebrating the peace brought about by Augustus.
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contact details
Address: Museo dell Ara Pacis, Lungotevere in Augusta, 00100 Rome, Italy
Phone: 06 8205 9127 / 06 06 08
E-Mail: info.arapacis@comune.roma.it
useful information
Directions:
The Ara Pacis Museum is a ten minute walk from Flaminio metro station (line A). Bus 628 stops nearby.
Ticket Information:
The Ara Pacis Museum is open daily except Mondays, 9am-7pm (ticket office to 6pm). Closed 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec.
Entry costs €6.50 (€4.50 reduced).
Links:
http://www.arapacis.it/
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