Discover the great legacy of the Romans, as I explore their world of stunning architecture and art.

Explore the grandeur of the Colosseum - Marvel at the magnificence of the Pantheon - And immerse yourself in the amazing history of the six great Forums of Rome, luxurious Roman Baths, and majestic Roman Temples that survived twenty centuries.

With a simple click on an image below or EXPLORE ROME in the navigation bar above, join me on an exhilarating journey through the wonders of this incredible civilization!

For over 450 years, the huge Colosseum in the heart of Rome thrilled Romans with violence and spectacle. It was the biggest arena in the whole Roman Empire. With two pages of photos, videos, and diagrams, I look at the history and events of this unique building that still impresses people 2,000 years after it opened.

For almost 1,900 years, the ancient Pantheon survived the collapse of the Roman Empire, and many earthquakes and wars. Over two pages, I look at the fascinating details and history of this iconic building so you can see why the incredible Pantheon stands as the greatest example of Roman architecture at its finest.

The Romans loved to build huge public squares - called Forums - filled with beautiful buildings and art along the edges. The six greatest Forums in Rome are explored in detail with beautiful photos and drawings. Just choose which of the six Forums you wish to explore from the opening menu. There is also a page that explains the basics and long history of Roman Forums.

I look at the two hugest Roman Baths in the whole Roman Empire - the Baths of Diocletian and the Baths of Caracalla located in the heart of ancient Rome. They are explored in stunning detail with many photos and drawings, including some great "Then & Now" transformations showing how the baths looked in the past and then today. Page One explains the history of Roman bathing, including Roman Aqueducts.

At its peak, the Roman Empire had 900 cities and every one of them had at least one magnificent Roman Temple in the heart of their downtown area. Though time has destroyed nearly all of them, I explore fifteen of the most beautiful and important Roman Temples that have survived 1,500 years of history since the fall of the Roman Empire. These fifteen temples are located all over Europe and Northern Africa because the Roman Empire was so vast.

When the Romans built a temple, they used a system of rules written down by the famous Roman architect Vetruvius that even today's architects study. I explain the basics of Roman Architecture clearly using diagrams and photos. Every Roman Temple was constructed using a remarkable system that specified all the details - from how many columns, to the height and width and look of all the different parts.

The Romans built some of the largest and most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. And every Roman building was based on an "Order" style of architecture that specified how a building should look. How tall should the columns be? How many? How wide? What details and decoration should be carved? I explain all five Roman orders of architecture simply, with diagrams, photos, and examples.

This is the store page of ATOUCHOFROME.COM. I make miniature Roman temples by hand from wood that feature fine details and workmanship. I also make Roman-themed sculptures featuring iconic Roman figures such as Diana, Venus, Minerva, and others. Everything I create is done through a commission, with payment through an Escrow service to protect both buyer and artist.