Comizio

Comizio, Rome (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Comizio© Mark Miller (talk) · Public domain

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About Comizio

In the Roman Republic, the Comitium was the central place for legislative popular assemblies. It lay on the northwestern edge of the Roman Forum, right next to the various Senate buildings. Originally an open square, it was later reshaped into a circular structure reminiscent of an amphitheater. The famous speakers' platform, the Rostra, stood at its edge. As the space no longer sufficed in the late Republic, speeches moved to the larger Forum, and the Comitium lost its importance. Today, hardly any visible remains of this historic site can be seen.

Based on the article “Comitium” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Rome, Italy
District: Roma I
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Coordinates: 41.89278° N · 12.48504° E
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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Comizio

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What is the Comizio in Rome?

The Comizio, Latin Comitium, was the central site for legislative popular assemblies in Rome during the Roman Republic. It lay on the northwestern edge of the Roman Forum, right next to the various Senate buildings. It began as an open square that was later remodeled into a circular structure reminiscent of an amphitheater.

Why did the Comitium in the Roman Forum lose importance?

The Comitium in Rome lost importance because the space was no longer large enough in the late Republic. Speeches therefore moved to the larger Roman Forum. The famous speakers' platform, the Rostra, had previously stood at its edge.

Can you still see anything of the Comizio in Rome today?

Hardly any visible remains of the Comizio in Rome can be made out today. The historic site lies in the Roma I district on the northwestern edge of the Roman Forum. When you visit, you experience it mainly in connection with the neighboring buildings and monuments of the Forum.

What can you see around the Comizio in Rome?

Around the Comizio in Rome, numerous sites of the Roman Forum lie within a few yards. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Lapis Niger (about 10 meters), the Arch of Septimius Severus (about 29 meters), the Rostra (about 30 meters), and the Curia Julia (about 31 meters). Also very close by are the Volcanal, the Umbilicus Urbis, the Column of Phocas, the Lacus Curtius, and the Milliarium Aureum, all within about 60 meters.

Are there restaurants near the Comizio in Rome?

Yes, there are plenty of places to eat around the Comizio in Rome. travelguide195 lists about 118 restaurants within 500 meters of the historic site at the Roman Forum.

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