Basilica Aemilia

Basilica Aemilia
Computer generated reconstruction of the basilica as it appeared under Augustus
Basilica Aemilia is located in Rome
Basilica Aemilia
Basilica Aemilia
Shown in ancient Rome
Map
Click on the map for a fullscreen view
LocationRegio IV Templum Pacis
Coordinates41°53′33″N 12°29′10″E / 41.892554°N 12.48623°E / 41.892554; 12.48623
TypeBasilica
History
BuilderMarcus Fulvius Nobilior
Founded179 BC

The Basilica Aemilia (Italian: Basilica Emilia) was a civil basilica in the Roman Forum, in Rome, Italy. Today only the plan and some rebuilt elements can be seen. The Basilica was 100 meters (328 ft) long and about 30 meters (98 ft) wide. Along the sides were two orders of 16 arches, and it was accessed through one of three entrances.[1]

  1. ^ Mozzati, Luca (2001). Rome: Computerized Reconstruction of Sites and Monuments. Milano, Italy: Mondadori Electa. ISBN 88-435-7790-5.