Trajan's Forum

The Forum and Temple of Peace, the Theatre of Pompey, the Musical Hall, the Stadia, and other imposing objects in the eternal city.

But when he came to the Forum of Trajan, the most astonishing structure under the face of heaven, and, as I conceive, wonderful in the estimation of the deities themselves, he was struck with astonishment while considering its gigantic buildings which are not to be described in language, or again to be equalled by mortal skill.

Discarding the idea of erecting another forum like that, he thought that he might rear an equestrian statue which should resemble the colossal horse of Trajan.

But this design he also abandoned upon hearing it remarked by the prince Hormisdas, If you would succeed in having a similar horse, you must first provide a similar stable.

The Forum and Temple of Peace, the Theatre of Pompey, the Musical Hall, the Stadia, and other imposing objects in the Eternal City.

But when he came to the Forum of Trajan, the most astonishing structure under the face of heaven, and, as I conceive, wonderful in the estimation of the deities themselves, he was struck with astonishment while considering its gigantic buildings which are not to be described in language or again to be equaled by mortal skill.

Discarding the idea of erecting another forum like that, he thought that he might rear an equestrian statue which should resemble the colossal horse of Trajan.

But this design he also abandoned upon hearing it remarked by the prince Hormisdas, If you would succeed in having a similar horse, you must first provide a similar stable.