Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dell’Ara Pacis)

March 22, 2026 | Italy, Rome
Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dell'Ara Pacis)

Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dell’Ara Pacis)

The Ara Pacis Museum, a striking modernist structure in Rome, houses the Ara Pacis, or Altar of Peace, a monumental symbol from ancient Roman times. Commissioned by Emperor Augustus to commemorate his consolidation of power, the Carrara marble monument features a sacrificial altar enclosed within a richly decorated space. Visitors can explore the intricate carvings and detailed reliefs that adorn the altar, offering a vivid glimpse into the artistic and political landscape of the Augustan era.

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