Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
Archaeological site · Roma, Lazio
Foro Romano e Palatino
The ancient political and religious center of Rome and the hill where the emperors lived, next to the Coliseu. The ticket is the same as for the Coliseu.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Foro Romano e Palatino
The Foro Romano was the main square of ancient Rome, in the valley between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. There stood temples, courts, the senate and triumphal arches. Today you walk along the Via Sacra, the route of processions and victory parades.
Among the ruins are the Curia, where the senate met, the Temple of Vesta, guarded by the Vestal virgins, the Temple of Saturn, with its columns in front of the Capitoline, and the arches of Titus and Septimius Severus. The Arch of Titus shows in relief the spoils from the Temple in Jerusalem brought to Rome.
The Palatine, just above, is the hill where, according to legend, Romulus founded Rome. The emperors built their palaces there, such as the Domus Flavia and the Domus Augustana, and the word palatine gives 'palace'. From the gardens you can see the Foro on one side and the Circo Massimo on the other.
The area is part of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo. The same Coliseu ticket is valid for the Foro and the Palatine, and there are tickets only for these two areas.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for the Foro and the Palatine together.
Best time
Early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sun is weaker. In summer, from June to August, there is little shade among the ruins.
How to get there
Metro line B, Colosseo station. There are entrances on Via dei Fori Imperiali, near the Coliseu, and on Via di San Gregorio, on the Palatine side.
Tip
Wear comfortable shoes: the ground is uneven stone and there are climbs on the Palatine. To see the Foro from above without a ticket, go to the viewpoint behind the Palazzo Senatorio, on the Campidoglio.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Foro Romano e Palatino
Does the Foro Romano have a separate ticket from the Coliseu?
The standard Coliseu ticket already includes the Foro Romano and the Palatino. There are also tickets only for the Foro and the Palatino. Check the options before buying.
What not to miss in the Foro Romano?
The Via Sacra, the Cúria, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn and the Arches of Titus and of Septimius Severus. On the Palatino, the ruins of the imperial palaces and the view over the Circo Massimo.
Is there shade and water in the Foro Romano?
There is little shade and some drinking fountains. Bring a bottle, a hat and sunscreen, especially from June to August.