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The Basilica Ulpia was an ancient Roman civic building (dedicated to the administration of justice, commerce and the presence of the emperor) located in the Forum of Trajan. It was named after Roman emperor Trajan whose full name was Marcus Ulpius Traianus.

It was the largest in Rome (measuring 117 by 55 meters) and was composed of a great central nave with four aisles divided by rows of columns and apses at the ends. The columns and the walls were of precious marbles; the 50 meter (164 ft) high roof was covered by gilded bronze tiles.

Many of the columns still exist on site, although a large number have fallen. From this point of view you can see also the famous Trajan Column and the christian church Santissimo Nome di Maria, built around 1740.

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This photo was taken during the Rome's Birthday (Natale di Roma) of April the 21st, when the ancient forums are illuminated in a very colourful and fascinating manner. I think that the more classical illumination of the Basilica Ulpia is the same during all year, but anyway it is very effective with the columns floodlighted from the ground.

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