Basilica of Maxentius

Basilica of Maxentius
Remains of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. The building's northern aisle is all that remains.
Basilica of Maxentius is located in Rome
Basilica of Maxentius
Basilica of Maxentius
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LocationRegio IV Templum Pacis
Coordinates41°53′31″N 12°29′18″E / 41.89194°N 12.48833°E / 41.89194; 12.48833
TypeBasilica
History
BuilderMaxentius, Constantine I
FoundedAD 312

The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Italian: Basilica di Massenzio), sometimes known as the Basilica Nova—meaning "new basilica"—or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum, and the last Roman basilica built in the city.[1]

  1. ^ Samuel Ball Platner, Basilica Constantini, Uchicago.edu, 1929