Ara Pacis

• The Ara Pacis, meaning the ‘Altar of Augustan Peace’, was inaugurated on 30th January in 9 BCE.
• It was commissioned by the Roman Senate to honour the return of Augustus to Rome.

Getting There

• Location: The Ara Pacis Museum, Lungotevere en Augusta, Rome.
• Nearest Metro Station: Flaminio, Line A. Then Bus 628, 119.

Museum

• In 1938, the Ara Pacis was relocated to its own museum at the Lungotevere en Augusta, Rome.

Photo and map: Museum of the Ara Pacis, Lungotevere in Augusta, Rome