Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
The Roman Forum (Latin: Forum Romanum), sometimes known by its original Latin name, is located between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill of the city of Rome. It is the central area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed. Citizens referred to the location as the “Forum Magnum” or just the “Forum”.
The oldest and most important structures of the ancient city are located in the forum, including its ancient former royal residency, the Regia, and the surrounding complex of the Vestal virgins. The Old Republic had its formal Comitium there where the senate, as well as Republican government began. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered for justice, and faith. The forum was also the economic hub of the city and considered to be the center of the Republic and Empire.
The Palatine Hill (Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus) is the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city. It stands 40 metres[1] above the Forum Romanum, looking down upon it on one side, and upon the Circus Maximus on the other.
Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Tour is offered 1 or 2 times a day
- around 12:30 – 13:00
- around 15:00 – 15:15
Price: It is FREE when you book Colosseum tour with us
OUR TOUR TAKES YOU UP THE PALATINE HILL AND YOU GO THROUGH HISTORY FROM FOUNDATION TO EMPIRE TIME! PALATINE HILL WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF ROME where you can walk in the steps of Ceasar, Augustus, Caligula and Nero. You will be suprised how easy it is to go back in time while listening to our expert guide. AFTER THE VISIT OF THE HILL You will go down into the famous FORUM!!! WAITING FOR YOU THERE ARE : Via Sacra, the Altar of Julius Ceasar, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Saturn, Temple of Vesta, Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Basilica Julia, Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, Arch of Septimius Severus, Arch of Titus. Speaker’s Tribune, the Senate House etc
On the Palatine hill you will hear about life in the ancient times, you will stop over Emperor’s Stadium, see remains of his enormous Palaces. You will hear the most interesting and funny things connected with his life.
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point: Outside the exit of the Colosseum
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