Arco di Riccardo Early 1900s

This historical image depicts the Arco di Riccardo in Trieste, one of the city's most famous Roman monuments. The photo shows a group of children and boys positioned in front of the arch, emphasizing the site's social and historical value as a meeting point in the heart of the Città Vecchia. The Arco di Riccardo, built in the I century a.C., represents one of Trieste's main tourist attractions, a testament to the Roman presence in the city. The urban scene of the era reinforces the importance of the arch as a historical, cultural, and identity symbol for Trieste.