thebyzantinelegacy: Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Archaeological Park
mattrkeyworth: Domus Aurea
liakada-web: Trani, Cattedrale di San Nicola Pellegrino
Following Hadrian: Standing Jupiter column, 3rd century AD with 19th century restorations, Cussy-la-Colonne, France
Following Hadrian: Bronze foot discovered in 2006 in Clermont-Ferrand near the residential area of ancient Augustonemetum (capital of the Arveni), it belonged to a colossal (imperial?) statue, 2nd century AD, Musée Bargoin, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Following Hadrian: Temple of Mercury, a Roman sanctuary in Puy de Dôme, dedicated to Mercury, built around AD 140, France
Following Hadrian: Oecus decorated in the Second Style with themes based around perspective views of theatrical backdrops (scaenae frons), Oplontis (also known as Villa Poppaea and Oplontis Villa A), Italy
Following Hadrian: The Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii
Chris Belsten: Basilica San Vitale - DSC01304_