Trajan's Column

Currently under partial restauration. The beauty of the column can be seen from the top of one of the streets.
It's definitely a nice place to stop. You can easly admire it from the street, but if you got the ticket to roman forum, that's a stop for sure, the way to the column it is quite interesting as it is taking you under the main street catacombs.

This is the 35-metre tall marble victory column located near Trajan's Forum area of popular Roman & Imperial Forum sightseeing area that I've enjoyed viewing numerous times during visits to Rome.

The column was erected in 113 AD and is dedicated to Emperor Trajan in celebration of his military victories over Dacia (Romania) 101-103AD & 107-108AD. The column brilliantly features spiral relief of detailed battle scenes from those campaigns. The bronze of St. Peter was only added to the monument in 1587. It is an impressive victory column well worth spending a few minutes to enjoy while sightseeing in the area.

Column from ancient Roman times still standing. There are a lot of inscriptions at its surface and the surroundings also have a lot of ancient Roman structures still surviving. Possibly the Roman forum extended up to here.

I fully enjoyed the visit here. The details in the columns are amazing. It's great to see how it's survived for so long. You don't have to pay to get into here which makes it even better. Most of it you can see as you walk around it.

Stunning pieces of history, the details are amazing. Walked around all the ruins and was simply taken aback. At every step you’re surrounded by such rich history.

Incredible view by the Roman forum, great place to visit and take some photos. Everywhere you turn your head and look you see some beautiful architecture, old statues, or art.

This column is absolutely stunning, it’s very massive and decorated in amazing detail from top to bottom. It’s amazing to see in the daytime and nighttime, the column is protected and very well maintained. Its impressive stature is definitely worth checking out. I would recommend visiting this area and checking out Trajan’s column. There’s lots to do and see in and around this area.

This would be a major landmark in any city. A column celebrating the conquests of the emperor who ruled the empire when it achieved its maximum expansion... with every detail of it carved on the stone as if it was a comics strip telling a true and epic story... yet it risks being by-passed, almost unnoticed, by many on their way from the Vittorio Emmanuele memorial to the Coliseum. Quite similar to the Column of Marcus Aurelius which I visited on the day before.

it was amazing to see my people’s history in Rome. truly a masterpiece.

Saw it from outside its enclosure and did not go in. There is a wonderful overview spot in the piazza that allows almost unrestricted view of the monument. Also very few people there, but I visited in January and Rome has much fewer tourists in the winter.

Located right next to the Altar to the Fatherland, Trajan's column is a nearly 2000 year old reminder of Roman Empires might. This column served as an example to many later monuments that would copy its style. It is free to view and its's very impressive to see how well it has survived through millenia.

Trajan's Column, located in Rome, is a remarkable monument commemorating Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. 🏛✨ Erected in AD 113, the column stands 30 meters tall and features a spiraling bas-relief that intricately depicts the events of the wars, offering a detailed narrative in stone. 🌟📜 Topped by a statue of Trajan, and later replaced by St. Peter, this architectural marvel remains a significant symbol of Roman history and artistry. 🗿🏺

It's a historic place which must be seen if you are in Rome. Now there are some construction and must to go around to reach at column.

Very interesting and amazing view on some of the oldest places of Rome. The old stone-based buildings allow visitors to get the impression of what was going on here hundreds of years ago.
Especially in the evening in the golden hours you can take amazing pictures and continue your sightseeing at other historic places nearby.

An impressive pillar with some amazing carvings just beautiful surrounded buy history and the beautiful war memorial building, we visited an a Beautiful warm sunny day, but it was still very easy to get close and take pictures, craftsmanship was unreal

A great site as you’re walking along.
Would’ve loved to take the tour into the site but ticket booth was closed.
Would’ve been nice to have a binocular to see the detail and maybe a legend of all the carvings on the column. You can see over 2000 years of history in one picture if taken from the correct angle!!!
Love the area around the Forum. SO MUCH HISTORY!!
Love you, Roma! Can’t wait to come back!!!

Trajan's Column is an ancient monument in Rome built by order of the emperor Trajan to commemorate his victory in Dacia, which has survived to this day. The monument is located in Trajan's Forum, in the immediate vicinity - to the north - of the Roman Forum. Completed in 113, the column has the exterior with a famous sculpted bas-relief, in the form of a spiral, which artistically reproduces in an epic form the wars between the Romans and the Dacians fought by Trajan for the conquest of Dacia. The column is about 40 meters high and contains 18 massive blocks of Carrara marble, each weighing 40 tons. In 1536, the base of the Column was freed from the ruins of Trajan's forum by order of Pope Paul III. The great architect Fontana took care of its restoration, starting in 1558. In 1587, in place of the statue of Trajan, originally located at the top of the column, but melted down in the Middle Ages, a statue of the Saint was placed by order of Pope Sixtus V Peter. In total, about 2500 human figures, about 60-75 cm tall, are presented. Emperor Trajan is present 60 times.

Located in a wonderful area for sight-seeing and exploring, it's worth stopping by to experience Trajan's Column.

The column portrays the story of the wars between the Romans and Dacians in a fascinating and unique way.

The manner of storytelling really excites ones imagination. Many other monuments are within a short walk from Trajan's Column, so you can witness a lot in this area of Rome quite quickly.

Maps was not reliable to reach it walking because of the roadworks

Trajan’s Column, nestled in the heart of Rome, is an architectural marvel and an iconic symbol of the Roman Empire’s might. This towering monument, rising to a height of approximately 125 feet, is a testament to an era of conquests and glory.

From its strategic placement in Trajan’s Forum to the intricacies of the narrative spiraled along its length, Trajan’s Column narrates a compelling tale. Its construction commemorates Emperor Trajan’s victorious Dacian Wars, and the carvings vividly depict these military campaigns with remarkable detail. The entire piece forms an enthralling storyboard, spiraling upwards, leading the observer’s gaze toward the heavens, in a way reminding us of mankind’s constant strive for elevation.

The placement of the column carries a profound historical significance. Erected amidst the ruins of the Forum, the column provides a stark contrast to the aging relics surrounding it, like an immortal testament to the grandeur of a bygone era. It bridges the gap between past and present, allowing visitors to reflect on the evolution of civilization from the times of the Roman Empire to the present day.

Trajan’s Column is not just a stone pillar. It’s a canvas on which the Romans have etched their military prowess, a time capsule preserving their artistic brilliance, and a beacon that has withstood the trials of time to tell their tales. Its historical significance and placement within the cradle of one of history’s greatest empires make it an unmissable destination for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our collective past.