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Catches your eye immediately
South of the Obelisk of Theodosius there's a strange column that catches your eye immediately. The Serpentine Column was formerly part of a larger monument, which together with a pot of gold and three serpeintes was erected to mark the victory of the Greeks against the Persians (V century BC). It stood in front of the Temple of Apollo (Delphi) until Emperor Constantine brought it to his new capital. Many believe the bronze serpents were stolen by the Christians Crusaders (thirteenth century). This contrasts nicely with serpentine columns of Hellenistic art style that we're used to, much more sober.
