One of the most intricate old landmarks in Rome, the enormous Trajan's Column (Colonna di Traiano) near Quirinal Hill was build in the 2nd century to well known Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians. The triumphal column it measures 125 feet tall along with the pedestal, or base, which consist a chamber that served as Trajan's tomb and is decorated with bas alleviation carvings that constitute a diary of fight scenes.