- The Basilica Aemilia was a colonnaded two storey building in Rome, with both floors housing shops and acting as a place of business.
- Built between 210-191 BCE, it was located on the north side of the Forum Romanum.
The Site
- Today, only the outline of the floorplan and some restored columns are visible.
History
- It is named after Marcus Aemilius Lepidus who completed the building for a colleague, and who’s family maintained it.
- The Basilica was 328 ft (100m) long by 98 ft (30m) wide, was three stories high with colonnades on the lower two levels.
- It had a central court surrounded by shops, and was used for business.
- The Basilica was considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the Forum Romanum.
Basilica Aemilia