Constructed to commemorate the capture of Jerusalem over the Jewish Zealots, The Arch of Titus is 1 of two residual arches and one of the greatest eminent landmarks in the Forum Romanum. It holds immense meaning in Rome's past and merely cannot be visited from your Rome apartments, but rather has to be visited.
The origins of Titus begins with his father, Vespasian who was sent to extinguish the rebellion against the Roman occupation of Judea by the Jewish Zealots. Consequently, he was made the emperor where like father, like son, Titus became emperor of the Roman empire soon following in AD 79.
Unfortunately, he passed away just two years after in September AD 81 but the Roman Senate soon sanctified the famous emperor shortly after.
Consequently his brother, Emperor Domitian who was considered younger and not so accepted brother of Titus designed the Arch of Titus that same year in turn to memorialize the fame of his brother and the victory in the Jewish Battle which was dedicated in AD 85. Some also believe that Domitian constructed the arch to also gain from it himself.
The arc also contains numerous fascinating relief sculptures, including the spoils of the Jersulam temple carried in triumphal procession and various depictions of the apotheosis of Titus (hence why Divus Titus refers to the arch inscription).
Erected by the Frangipani family, the arc was incorporated into their family's fortress in the 11th century. Giuseppe Valadier later restored the arc in 1821, whereby the outer sides were reconstructed in travertine instead of marble between 1822 and 1823 to make them distinguishable from the first Arch of Titus.
The 15 metre high arch now stands at the summit of Via Sacra located at the Forum Romanum. In the present day it now remains as the oldest existing example of the roman arch, albeit that many Jews till this day still refuse to walk through it.
Nevertheless, this recognized part of history cannot be seen out of your apartments Rome windows, but actually requires you to depart your holiday accommodation and check out this famous sight for yourself.
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