Trajan’s Column: The story told in stone
The continuous helical frieze was an architectural innovation.
This “ancient comic strip” tells the story of Trajan’s victorious wars against the Dacians.
Audio Guides:
Spotify offers a 9 minute audio guide just about Trajan’s Column
Staircase and Observation Deck – New Standards for the Trajan’s Column
I explain these and other important facts in this video:
“Five important facts about Trajan’s Column” – Click here for the video
Audio Guide through Historical Rome
There is a 3.1 km walking tour, c. 90 minutes through historical Rome by VoiceMap* that includes the Trajan’s Column. Price: from 10 €
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The Trajan’s Column Rome – Model and Inspiration for later Monuments
The Trajan Column is the first known freestanding commemorative column in history.
This column was a model for many other columns. Exemples:
Colonne Vendôme, Paris
Nelson’s Column, London.
More in my video: “Five important facts about Trajan’s Column”
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