The 1748 Nolli Map of Rome is the best map of any city ever for three reasons: accuracy, detail, and influence. I’m not going to say it’s THE MOST accurate, detailed, or influential map ever ...

Rome authorities on Thursday inaugurated a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can literally walk over.

Colosseum's neighbour: Exclusive museum to showcase long-hidden marble map of ancient Rome (Photo by REUTERS/Remo Casilli) The Museum of the Forma Urbis, enclosed within a new archaeological park ...