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BaalbekOnce known as Heliopolis – the City of the Sun – Baalbek’s sprawling complex is home to some of the most impressi...
07/04/2023

Baalbek
Once known as Heliopolis – the City of the Sun – Baalbek’s sprawling complex is home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins around. Of these, the two largest and grandest are the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter; both of which date to around the first and second century BC.

While they feature some glorious architecture with gigantic colonnades of sturdy columns, the rest of the complex has some marvelous remains and ruins for visitors to peruse. The Great Court, for instance, is littered with stone blocks and carvings dating back millennia, while ancient fortifications can be seen here and there.

Although the site was pilfered over the centuries for building materials by the Mamluks and Ottomans, Baalbek is still a significant historical site and is one of Lebanon’s most popular tourist attractions.

PantheonEver since it was completed in 125 AD, the Pantheon has been a defining feature of the centre of Rome. Meaning ‘...
07/04/2023

Pantheon

Ever since it was completed in 125 AD, the Pantheon has been a defining feature of the centre of Rome. Meaning ‘temple of all the gods’ in Latin, the Pantheon started life as a temple and was only converted into a church in the 7th century. Its large Corinthian columns and cavernous dome are well-preserved; this is because it has been in continuous use throughout the centuries and millennia.

Inside, its sparkling marble floors are lined by age-old tombs and chapels, with beautiful paintings and sculptures interspersed among them. Having played an enormously influential role in Western architecture, the Pantheon’s gorgeous columns and portico, with the dome atop, have been replicated innumerable times around the globe.

05/04/2023

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Library of CelsusLocated in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus in present-day Turkey, the Library of Celsus is rightly ex...
05/04/2023

Library of Celsus

Located in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus in present-day Turkey, the Library of Celsus is rightly exalted for its exquisite architecture. One of the only remaining libraries from the Roman Empire, it was built sometime around 120 AD as a funerary monument to Gaius Julius Aquila’s father.

While most of the building was destroyed long ago in a fire, its fabulous facade with its fine details and stunning statues was re-erected in the 1970s. Believed to have held a vast collection of scrolls, the lovely Library of Celsus was once one of the largest libraries in the empire.

Now, however, it makes for a popular tourist destination and looks particularly arresting when lit up beneath the night sky.

P**a ArenaOne of the largest surviving Roman amphitheatres, P**a Arena makes for a spectacular sight, as it still retain...
03/04/2023

P**a Arena

One of the largest surviving Roman amphitheatres, P**a Arena makes for a spectacular sight, as it still retains its complete circuit of glimmering, white, limestone walls. Built between 27 BC and 68 AD, the well-preserved arena boasts hundreds of magnificent arches, set over two or three stories.

In its heyday, it would have been able to accommodate up to 23,000 cheering spectators. In addition, there are some fantastic subterranean galleries for visitors to explore, as well as four towers – one at each corner. Beautifully illuminated at night, the arena still regularly hosts events, although nowadays, it’s rock bands and opera singers instead of gladiators who take to the stage in Croatia.

Tower of HerculesReputed to be the oldest working lighthouse in the world, the Tower of Hercules has overlooked Spain’s ...
30/03/2023

Tower of Hercules

Reputed to be the oldest working lighthouse in the world, the Tower of Hercules has overlooked Spain’s wild and rugged North Atlantic coastline since at least the second century AD. This was when it was built by the Romans, who based its design on the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Towering to 55 meters, the sturdy-looking tower was last renovated in 1791, when the old Roman masonry was repaired. Set in a scenic spot on a peninsular in Galicia, the endless sea stretching away before the Tower of Hercules saw the region named Finisterra by the Romans, who believed it to be the edge of the world.

Aqueduct of SegoviaLying in the historic heart of Segovia in Spain, this wonderful aqueduct is one of the best-preserved...
28/03/2023

Aqueduct of Segovia

Lying in the historic heart of Segovia in Spain, this wonderful aqueduct is one of the best-preserved and best-looking structures of its kind. Believed to have been built by the Romans sometime around 110 AD, it was used to transport water from the nearby mountains to the city and its citizens.

The two-tiered aqueduct features some beautiful brickwork, and at its tallest point, reaches 28.5 meters. In total, the aqueduct boasts 88 elegant arches, all of which have stood the test of time.

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