• The so-called Arch of Janus was not actually dedicated to that Roman god; it is the only surviving ancient quadrifrons triumphal arch in Rome.
  • Arch of Janus. Local name: Arco di Giano. ... Arch of Janus – popular in the area. (distance from the attraction). Roman Forum.
  • In fact, the name "Janus" (from the Latin Ianus, which means "covered passage with four fronts") derives from this characteristic. ... Allow map scroll. Arch of Janus.
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  • The Arch of Janus is the only quadrifrons triumphal arch preserved in Rome, across a crossroads in the Velabrum-Forum Boarium.
  • The Arch of Janus is situated in the Velabrum. ... Janus was the divinity of arches, gates, doorways and bridges, but the present name is a later invention.
  • Discover Arch of Janus in Rome! See updated opening hours and read the latest reviews. Discover nearby hotels and dining for a perfect trip.
  • On a recent journey in the historic center I saw students from Harvard University sketching the "Arch of Janus." ... (The god Janus faced two different directions.)
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