Trajan's Market

Trajan's Forum (Latin Forum Traiani) is a forum built by the Roman Emperor Trajan, which is part of the vast complex of imperial forums in the city of Rome. Its construction, carried out between 107 and 112, was in charge of the architect Apollodorus of Damascus. This spectacular complex is the largest forum in Rome.

The Mercati di Traiano are a complex of ancient Roman buildings that served as administrative and commercial centers for the imperial forums. They were built by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD. and contain a temple, shops, offices, warehouses and a museum. The Mercati di Traiano are one of the best preserved examples of Roman architecture and are now a popular tourist attraction in Rome.

The antique department store can still be seen in the background..this was also built to protect against landslides...