praetorium

Some say Pilate's praetorium would have been in the military barracks, others say the Roman general would probably have been a guest in the palace built by Herod.

Where the Rambla segues into the historic district there is a stunning praetorium and circus complex, built by the Emperor Domitian for chariot races — once a part of the immense main forum of the city.

The prefect of the praetorium was determined to satisfy the soldiers, regardless altogether of the feelings of the provincials.

Then St. Paul tells how his captivity has been a means of spreading the gospel in the praetorium and elsewhere.

Forcing his way through the crowd of tribunes and officers who thronged the praetorium, he had found Fabius seated before his tent, and had told his story in the fewest words possible.