Capitolium and Roman Forum in Brescia, Italy

Some of the best-preserved ancient structures in northern Italy may be found at the Brescia archaeological complex, which also includes the Republican Sanctuary and the Roman Theatre. Vespasian, the Roman emperor and founder of the Flavian dynasty, constructed the main temple, the remnants of which may still be studied today. The temple, which was prominently located in ancient Brescia (formerly Brexia), suffered devastation in 462 AD when Brescia, along with Verona, Bergamo, and Vicenza, was destroyed by Attila the Hun and was later buried by a landslide. The temple wasn't found again until an excavation in 1826. The main façade, courtyard, and columns are still visible in part today.

The oldest building in the compound, a beautifully maintained Republican sanctuary, is located underneath the temple. It was constructed in the first century BC, and the Capitolium Temple was built on top of it in 73 AD, burying it. It was extremely well maintained over the ages because it was buried for such a long time. Despite excavation and restoration, the shrine still preserves its original mosaic floor and paintings on the walls, which is amazing considering how long ago it was constructed. The Roman Theatre, which is located east of the Capitolium building, is the final building you can see. The theater, one of northern Italy's biggest, had a maximum seating capacity of 15,000 people. It was severely damaged in an earthquake but has since been restored and is lovely to explore and visit.