Trajan’s Markets were built around AD 100-112 by Emperor Trajan. The architect, Apollodorus of Damascus, designed a complex of 150 shops and offices. Trajan’s markets were ancient Rome, Shopping mall. The market is considered an architectural wonder of the ancient world. Everything could be found there – spices, flowers, jewels, wool, corn, fish, wine, fruits, vegetables and silk. The main hall had 12 shops on two floors where the corn dole was kept.

On the top of the Trajan’s Markets building Torre delle Milizie was built later for defensive purposes. It is a massive brick tower built in the 13 century. In AD 107-113 The Forum of Trajan was built in front of the Trajan’s Markets but most of it is still buried under present Rome’s streets.

Where are the Trajan’s Markets: Short walk from Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum.

How to get to the Trajan’s Markets: By bus 64 and 70 to Via IV Novembre.

Opening hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; during the summer till 6:30pm


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