Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I voted for Roma, Rome was the centre of the empire and i guess when it was at the pinnacle of it's power it would have been a pretty impressive city to be in. What about Pompeii?? before it's destruction wasn't it supposed to be a very beautiful city?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorius Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I dont think Pompeii was that unique.. correct me if im wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've never actually stepped foot in any of these cities. Hard to judge. Also, what time period are we talking? Rome before the Caesars was basically a boring, dirty Latin town. I think Alexandria in its heyday would have been extremely interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've never actually stepped foot in any of these cities. Hard to judge. Also, what time period are we talking? Rome before the Caesars was basically a boring, dirty Latin town. Me too ;] I want so much to go to Rome I don't really refer to a particular era, it is just based on the whole time period throughout Roman history, from building to falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses the Great Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 If you pick Alexandria, it is more likely that you like the Hellenistic form of a city rather than a Roman one. I did not pick one, because they are all very interesting. I think Alexandria in its heyday would have been extremely interesting. Absolutely, imagine the powers of the Mediterranian cultures: Egypt, Rome, and Greece in one city. An awesome spectacle to behold to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotWotius Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Absolutely, imagine the powers of the Mediterranian cultures: Egypt, Rome, and Greece in one city. An awesome spectacle to behold to say the least. Alexandria also had a sizable Jewish population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I did not pick one, because they are all very interesting. I agree with that. Personally I like Antioch the most (but sadly nobody votes for that ). The most interesting thing about the city was the quick spread of Christianity, that makes Antioch a rival to be the cradle of gentile Christianity. It was also the only one of the four major Roman city that did not survive until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I think Alexandria in its heyday would have been extremely interesting. How could I have forgotten about Alexandria, it must have been very impressive with its Library, Pharos, it's many unique inventions, from automatic sliding doors to automatons that had advertisments and even the little stuff like slot machines. Even in the first century BC it made Rome look like a dump in comparison. Like Cicero once said "I have always dreamed of seeing Alexandria..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think Alexandria in its heyday would have been extremely interesting. How could I have forgotten about Alexandria, it must have been very impressive with its Library, Pharos, it's many unique inventions, from automatic sliding doors to automatons that had advertisments and even the little stuff like slot machines. Even in the first century BC it made Rome look like a dump in comparison. Like Cicero once said "I have always dreamed of seeing Alexandria..." Library? You mean bibliotheca? Never heard of famous library in Alexandria... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I voted for Nova Roma, Constantinople. A beautiful city, situated in one of the most strategic positions in Europe, well designed and layed out and a city that could be defended far better then the original Rome could. What was Massilia like during Rome's heyday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Late Republic: Alexandria, Antioch, Capua Principate: Rome, Leptis Magna Dominate: Aquileia, Split, Trier, Rome Post-476: Constantinople, Ravenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I voted for Arles, although If Nimes had been there that would have got my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
votadini Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I voted for Rome, the birthplace and the model for the heart of the kingdom, republic and empire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theilian Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 How about Baiae? Sounds like a fun place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 How about Baiae? Sounds like a fun place. It (still) is. Not much of a city, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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