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{{WP-REAL|Basilica of Maxentius}} | {{WP-REAL|Basilica of Maxentius}}The '''Basilica di Massenzio''' (English: '''Basilica of Maxentius''') is a landmark located in the [[Rome|Roman]] Forum. It was the largest building in the Forum.[[File:Massenzio.jpg|thumb|270px]] | ||
The '''Basilica di Massenzio''' (English: '''Basilica of Maxentius''') is a landmark located in the [[Rome|Roman]] Forum. It was the largest building in the Forum.[[File:Massenzio.jpg|thumb|270px]] | |||
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The Basilica di Massenzio (English: Basilica of Maxentius) is a landmark located in the Roman Forum. It was the largest building in the Forum.
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This Basilica's construction began under Emperor Maxentius in 308, who was later defeated by Constantine in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Constantine oversaw the biulding's completion through 312 and relished the satisfaction of completing Maxentius' project.
The Basilica was a multifunctional building used as a courthouse, council chamber and meeting hall. It borrowed pieces of its desigh from other basilicas and Roman Baths, but taken as a whole, it is truly unique.