Culture: Important places in Rome - Review the significant buildings and structures frequented by the Romans. Caveat: Do not open the banners at the top of this activity or the box to the right. Multas gratias! (Thanks!) Tools A B forum market place templum temple taberna shop circus racetrack Circus Maximus most famous Roman track for chariot racing amphitheatrum for gladiator fights Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) most famous Roman amphitheater used for gladiator fights, mock sea battles thermae baths balneae baths arx citadel theatrum theater for comedies, etc. basilica merchant exchange and law court curia senate house rostra speakers' platform Pantheon temple dedicated to all the gods carcer prison Temple of Vesta held eternal flame guarded by Vestal Virgins aquaductus aqueduct arcus arch ara altar Campus Martius field used for athletic exercises and military training