Ancient Rome inspired Washington but its legacy of being open to all has fallen into oblivion
- Written by: Paola Favaro, Senior Lecturer Architecture Faculty of Built Environment, UNSW
The nation that once took in the "huddled masses" has now shut its "golden door" on outsiders. Brandon Bourdages/Shutterstock
The legacy of Ancient Rome has exerted a powerful influence on town halls and parliamentary buildings around the world, and especially Washington DC’s urban form and identity. With its classically inspired architecture...