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Attractions near Trajan's Column (Colonna di Traiano) : Ancient Rome Santi Cosma e Damiano Church (Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano) Temple of Caesar (Tempio di Cesare)

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Trajan's Column (Colonna di Traiano) , Rome - All You Need To Know BEFORE You Go

The Basics

Trajan’s Column tells the story of war triumphs via an intricate frieze that spirals up the column, running chronologically from base to top. The column was originally topped with a statue of Emperor Trajan, but it was replaced with a sculpture of Saint Peter in the 16th century by Pope Sixtus V. The column contains a staircase leading to a viewing platform, but the stairs are closed to visitors; to see the bas relief carvings up close, visit Rome’s Museum of Roman Civilization, which displays plaster casts of the scenes.

The bas relief scenes on Trajan’s Column are difficult to interpret, so join a tour with a guide who can explain the frieze in detail. Private and small-group walking tours of ancient Rome visit the column, as do tours by bike or Segway. Most ancient Rome tours also include skip-the-line access to the nearby Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Things to Know Before You Go

Ancient Rome tours require a significant amount of time outside, so be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen.
The column is visible only from the outside, and is accessible to wheelchair users.
The column is lit at night, so can be seen during either a daytime or night tour.
To see the bas relief scenes at the top of the column, bring a pair of mini binoculars for an “up-close” view.

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Friezes in the Museum of Roman Civilization

Roman history enthusiasts can see the entire frieze cycle up close at the Museum of Roman Civilization in the outlying EUR quarter of Rome. Plaster-cast replicas of the battle scenes are on display in horizontal rows at eye level, along with a vast collection of original pieces and casts of artifacts dating from the founding of Rome to the fourth century.

Trajan's Column (Colonna di Traiano)