This place is very neat . If you haven't ever been this is a bucket list place :) and the water views are spectacular and a must to go and check out if you are ever in Italy! There also many lush green gardens, and so much history in Italy. Many neat restaurants and sites to tours! I believe I could live there ;) read more

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If you're looking to feel like you've truly gone back in time, this is a very cool place. Within the walls, you feel completely immersed in old-time Rome and it's history. We chose to go through without a tour, so we didn't get much out of it. Just sort of strolled through, read some of the description cards, and moved on. Not much to do here. What is nice - if you buy a ticket to get into the coliseum, you get entrance to the Roman forum and palatine hill for free (good for 2 consecutive days!). read more

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We had a small group tour of the forum. I couldn't even believe the history and how many existences have occurred in this area. This place made me truly love Rome and makes me want to learn more about the history. I can't wait to go back and learn more. It was the trip of a lifetime. read more

Foro Romano - The victory arch after the Romans conquered Jerusalem. Very detailed, sorry about my camera skills. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Rome, RM

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I am actually not a very emotional person, and I am very hard to impress but when I walked into the Roman Forum, I actually choked up a little. This has only happened twice to my recollection. The first time was when I saw the Disney castle at Magic Kingdom for the first time and the second time was this. There is just something to be said about setting foot in a place where so much history took place, both good but mostly bad. I came right after I visited the Colosseum which was OK, but this place got to me a little bit. Hubby and I took our time walking around, we must've taken about 1000 pictures, I even got a little bit of dirt and gravel and brought it home. If you don't do anything else in Rome, you should do the Colosseo and Roman Foro. it is a must! Just think about all the emperors who walked through this streets thousands of years ago. This is one of those few places in the world that has stood the test of time and can truly take us back. It is amazing. read more

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When I learned that I was headed to Rome I quickly made a list of the places I had to see and the Roman Forum never made it on that list, but by fate I still wound up there and what a great experience. The forum is huge, I had no idea what I was going to be seeing, I'm sort of sad that I didn't do research and take a walking tour to learn the history of it. I did happen about an English walking tour and kind of just mingled in for a minute and learned some great things but then they went on their way and I was still wrapped up in looking around. I went into the Forum around 11am and didn't come out till almost 3pm, so much history to look at, make time to explore the Forum, maybe even do a walking tour to learn about it, next time I am in town that's what I am going to do. There are public water fountains throughout the Forum that has ice cold water running through it, which plenty of people were taking advantage of , it was a warm day when we visited the Forum. When in Rome, take a few hours out of your day and go walk in history and see the past, you don't be disappointed. read more

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We visited the Roman Forum after our Colosseum tour, and it was interesting to walk around the ruins and imagine what it was like to live there centuries ago. There are tons of tour groups walking around, but luckily, you can find your own areas to explore, away from the crowds. We utilized a guided tour audio to explore on our own. Since this was part of a package tour of the Colosseum, we were able to skip the line and head right into the ruins. read more

It was the centrum of Ancient Roma civilization. The pinnacle of prestige in the known world! The Roman forum, aka the Roma Foro, is the center of Ancient Rome's cultural and political arms. It was this center that promulgated some of Ancient Rome's most fierce government that was headed by emperors, whom were nasty as their predecessors. The Roma Foro is basically ruins from the great civilization that was preserved and protected throughout the centuries, more so now through these recent decades, due to the immense popularity of tourism and attention at this site. I was here on a sightseeing bus tour, which happened to stop at the Colosseo, but since I noticed the Roma Foro and Palatine Hill, I took an interest and paid the admission fee. Thankful that the 12 euros that I had paid was good for the Roma Foro, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseo all for 12 euros! I paid cash for this transaction, although I do believe that they take credit cards. Not too sure of that. The Roma forum was a very unique experience indeed and quite wonderful in a historical way. I would definitely recommend the Roma forum, in conjunction with the Colosseo and Palatine Hill. It's basically a half day affair, but can be a full day, if you let your mind wander in this place. There are many historical significances here and many shrines to the different Roma gods and emperors. It had an eerie presence and atmosphere, even with the many tourists abound, you can get that vibe of a world gone and vanished in the sands of time - leaving just buildings and priceless artifacts behind. The entrance to the Roma Foro is located pretty much next to the Colosseo, maybe 100 feet from the entrance. Parking can be found, but due to traffic and just a sheer number of tourists here, it can be hard to find, but not impossible. Best best be would be to check the latest tourist information available. You would be a fool not to come here, as it is the top 10 sights to see while in Rome. As an avid lover of history, it was amazing to have been here and grace Ancient Roma as it was back before Christ. For me, it was an experience not like any other. Discovering the roots of ancient Roma through the history book wasn't enough, but to come here was especially gratifying and satisfying. The landscape was dotted by many buildings and ruins, a lot of them were white and just littered the space where they lay. Many photographs to be had here. It was the back of the valley that seemed particularly interesting, where, the buildings to be seen seemed to be more apartment type of buildings that were preserved. In actuality, they were structures dedicated to a particular emperor. Some might see the Foro nothing more than just a cemetery, but for the rest of us, it was a flashback into the past and maybe a glimpse into the future? There were a lot of signage in English, French, and Italian about the structures in the Foro, which explains the backstory of why they were built and what they were used for. The architecture of many of these structures were stunning and quite beautiful. Photos online and in print media can only do so much, but to be able to see it live and in your face is another story all together. Yet, the ancient Romans had its place here at the Foro and the power that once dwelled here is gone. Still crazy to think about it though. If you have wanted to come here, you should. It's a definite must do on your travels to Roma. Support local! A++ read more

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What: - Ruins of several buildings that were once the center of Rome More Info: - Supported by Roma Pass - Water Fountain inside the forum - Restrooms inside the forum (not sure whether they are free to use) - Map of the forum near the water fountain - No map of the Roman Forum will be provided to you at the entrance - Open every day from 8.30am to 4.30pm - Plan to spend at least 2 hours From Roma Termini, we took Metro B (towards Laurentina) that runs every so often and got off at the second stop, Colosseo. As soon as we walked out of the Metro station, the Roman Colosseum majestically stood in front of us. Al though we wanted to visit Colosseum towards the evening, we could not resist the urge to capture a few pictures in front of the Colosseum. Then with our map in our hands and using our broken Italian, we asked people around and found the way to the Roman Forum. The Roman Forum is just a couple of blocks away from the Colosseum and while walking on the streets, we noticed a carved out plaque of the Rise and Fall of Rome! Roman Forum, as seen from the street - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=eY_csjx_C7akYfigsK56Ww#eY_csjx_C7akYfigsK56Ww The ruins seen on the left side of the street were a clear indication that we had reached our first destination in Rome, the Roman Forum. With our Roma Pass, we beat the lines and passed through a turnstile to enter the dilapidated Forum. The main entrance into the Forum is mid-way between the two ends of the Forum. I recommend walking to one end, the direction towards the Colosseum and starting your walking tour from there. Temple of Antonius and Faustina http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=Ppll0zcqrKsp7mbMbc74iA#Ppll0zcqrKsp7mbMbc74iA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=htpX8QffkDDzwZbY-vsZOw#htpX8QffkDDzwZbY-vsZOw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=DO0uedpUKi0P6dSM9rPsmg#DO0uedpUKi0P6dSM9rPsmg The ruins are not very well marked and you will not be given a hard copy of the map at the entrance. Ensure you get a map from elsewhere to guide you through every surviving structure inside the Forum. I used Rick Steve's map as a guide, I did not find it to be accurate. His descriptions about each surviving structure were helpful, but the map itself was not! While walking towards one end of the Forum, we saw a water fountain and immediately filled our water bottles. Close to that is a big map of the Roman Forum with all the structures clearly marked. We took a picture of the map and used that as a guide. Arch of Septimius Severus - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=0RWhlUDvc2ypBXmhExUPsQ#0RWhlUDvc2ypBXmhExUPsQ Temple of Castor and Pollux - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=EOTdpFGxkVxOoU8aHeZipw#EOTdpFGxkVxOoU8aHeZipw House of the Vestal Virgins - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=9s3mPkpwmzOh-hDy8CUH8w#9s3mPkpwmzOh-hDy8CUH8w Our plan was to finish the Roman Forum in one hour. But, the Forum itself is big and there were so many structures to see that it took us about 2 hours to get out of the Forum. Some of the popular ones are the Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, Temple of Vesta, Temple of Caesar, Forum Main Square, etc. A few of these structures are tall and absolutely breathtaking. Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=fY7KoEE4Ut3-hzQmbpNvtA#fY7KoEE4Ut3-hzQmbpNvtA At the other end of the Forum, there are steps that took us to the Capitoline Hill. From here, we captured an aerial view of the Roman Forum and continued walking to our next destination. View of Roman Forum from near Capitoline Hill - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=2rtd2qDfnImS-yPX6cqQ8Q#2rtd2qDfnImS-yPX6cqQ8Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foro-romano-roma?select=odV68tcLinXm1pYmWUL4dA#odV68tcLinXm1pYmWUL4dA Tips - Use the map near the water fountain to guide you through the plethora of structures in the Roman Forum - Start the walk from one end of the Roman Forum (near the Colosseum) and end the walk at the opposite end (near Capitoline Hill) - Take the stairs to the Capitoline Hill to see an aerial view of the Roman Forum read more

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The Colloseum is an amazing and captivating monument, but for me the most fascinating of Rome's ruins is the Forum and Palatine Hill. I highly recommend taking a tour--there is so much to learn about this phenomenal and historic site. Palatine Hill is the site of the Roman emperors' palace and the Forum is packed with ancient temples. Our guide really brought to life much of the history and gave us a bunch of interesting information we wouldn't have picked up on our own. Also, the admission to the Forum will get you in to the Colloseum too--and the lines here are shorter, so you'll save yourself some time by buying your ticket here. read more

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Downtown ancient Rome! No really, Foro Romano (Roman Forum) is essentially the downtown of the capital that used to ruled over the vast Roman Empire. Sadly, downtown ancient Rome was left to deteriorate and even faced deliberate destruction as people used to dismantle for free building materials. Fortunately, some remains, possibly because they are harder to move. However, to the untrained eyes without pre-trip studying, Foro Romano is nothing more than random columns and rocks... Yet if you read only for a bit or even just take the time to read the few explanation blurbs and look up Google Maps on the spot, you will be awed that you are standing so close to so much history! How amazing is it to pass by what remains of the prison that once held Saints Peter and Paul? How crazy is to casually walk through the remains of the HQ of Roman Curia, once the world's most powerful political entity? Or perhaps it's nothing compared to the remnant of the grand basilica* that would make St. Peter's Basilica look like a parish church, right? To many people, the Roman Forum is merely the necessary path to reach the iconic Colosseum, but I highly suggest you do a brief reading of Roman history or a quick search on Google on the spot as you walk through here because I think this is the definitive proof that makes Rome the Eternal City and it would be a shame to walk through these historically significant sites assuming that they are nothing more than rocks. *"Basilica" used to mean large assembly hall but it's now more commonly used as a designation of church buildings *The scope of this review covers both the free and ticketed portions of the Roman Forum --- PAID PART OF THE ROMAN FORUM Some parts particularly the more complete sections are ticketed. The admission cost is €12 for a combined admission to access the Colosseum and Palatine Hill for 48 hours. Buying the ticket here first is actually the best way to bypass the long wait at the Colosseum! --- tl;dr version: 1) Remnant of ancient Rome's downtown 2) Remains of many historically significant sites 2) Needs some knowledge or Google search to fully appreciate read more

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This is the graveyard of history, the rest is just details.... To walk through time and think about the people that lived here and how they lived is so nice when looking at the physical remains of their artwork and brilliant ingenuity. The Roman Forum is just nearby the Colosseum and is another must see when in Rome. read more

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Must see while in Rome. If you enjoy this type of history, I recommend getting the audio guide or a tour guide. The first time I went we had a tour guide and the second time, we didn't do a tour or audio guide and I regret it. There's so much rich and fascinating history that fact sheets just don't portray properly. Included in your Colosseum ticket (two days for Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill). There's 3 entrances to buy tickets from so pick the shortest line and space things accordingly to avoid lines as much as possible). read more

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I know you're not really here to read about my thoughts on the Roman Forum. Sure it was interesting, fascinating, etc. and all that jazz. But let's just cut to the chase. Here are some things you need to know: 1. The Roman Forum is A LOT bigger than it looks. That being said, MAKE SURE YOU'RE WEARING THE RIGHT SHOES! It's almost like your hiking. Everything gets really dusty and dirty. Don't be that girl who wore her brand new cute sandals. (an no, thankfully - that girl wasn't me). 2. If you bought a ticket to the Colosseum, this (along with Palatine Hill) is included in that one ticket price. I think you have to visit it in the same day you do the Colosseum (but don't quote me on that) 3. Tip - if you want a view OF the forum, head to Capitoline Hill, or the Campidoglio (about a two minute walk). 4. There. I just saved us both a lot of time :) read more

The Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum: All great monuments to Roman history, of course. We treasured visiting them all, but at the end of the day I think we enjoyed the Forum most of all. To see where Julius Caesar and the other great Romans walked, to spend time in this place that reflects daily life of one of the great civilizations of the world is an incomparable experience. read more

Right across from the colosseum, this is another must see in Rome. I cannot stress enough the importance of a guide here, you are looking at 2000 year old ruins...it's necessary. Wear proper footwear, it's very rocky and uneven. It doesn't look like much, but hearing about it's rich history will surely peak your interest. read more

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The Roman Forum is full of ruins to walk through and see. Here is where you'll find Julius Caesar's supposed burial site, so that is really cool to see, but the forum is the epitome of Rome because there are ancient ruins everywhere! It does cost money to walk through, but you can get a free view from above on your way up to Palatine Hill (you can even see the colosseum in the background from here too)! read more

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We purchased tickets for the Colosseum and found out that it also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. This place is huge so definitely bring your walking shoes. Lots to explore and you can get a great view of the city. read more

MUCH better tour than going through the coliseum. The line is a bit long but there is so much to see and visit here. And there's actual water spots. Tour guides are a bit useless, there are English instructions everywhere. Make sure you stay hydrated and have good walking shoes. I'd say this is the only place I'd pay the "extra" for to visit special sections. read more

Speechless! It is so amazing what people built so many years ago and what still exists as such! The ruins tell so much history which was sometimes difficult to comprehend. The entire "park" contains special features and what I liked was that most of them were very well explained. We spend around 3 hours in the Foro Romano which was sufficient and we explored everything easily. Buy the 12 Euro Combi Ticket which also includes an entry to the Colosseum and you have 2 days to visit both places. Big YAY for the Foro Romano! read more

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Bring your walking shoes! One of the coolest places in Rome! For me personally, as a big history guy, this along with the vatican were the two coolest places in rome. It's amazing how much history is preserved in this area. Make sure you bring your walking shoes and also be prepared to climb hills. It can be quite the workout and I know my mum struggled with it. read more

Words can not describe the wonder. See the site of Caesar's execution and funeral, Cicero's execution, Temple of Vestri and the vestal virgins. History becomes real! read more

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It is nice to take your time & walk though the area to see everything in its surrounding. what a site this is to see, you forget how old everything is & how long it has been here. they do a nice job at keeping the area open for all to see. It is amazing to see the ruins, it pays to take your time & walk though just taking it all in. make sure you have on comfy shoes it is quite a walk. read more

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I was so totally surprised by how much I liked roaming around the Forum and Palatine Hill. It was fascinating. This, the Colosseo, and gelato make for a great day exploring Rome. As husband put it, it's cool old stuff. You will be glad you did this. read more

Located in the small valley between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills lies the Roman Forum. It was considered the center of day-to-day life in Ancient Rome and one of the few downtowns since antiquity whose remains still exist to this day. Once a grassy wetland, the development of the Cloaca Maxima (the world's first large-scale sewer system) allowed the water to drain, making long-term human activity possible. LOGISTICS Keep in mind that you buy a single ticket to visit the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum (https://www.yelp.com/biz/colosseo-roma). This ticket is good for 2 consecutive days from first use. Virtually all people that purchase this ticket visit the Colosseum, so I note my ticket-buying strategy in the Colosseum review. The Forum and Palatine Hill are in the same area adjacent to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill is where you get a birds eye view of the Forum. Some people think of the Forum as an afterthought, which is understandable since all you see on the surface is a bunch of ruins. It's a shame, since with the right context it can be as impressive as the Colosseum. As many people have mentioned, bring comfortable shoes and a container to store water. This is most important during the summer where temperatures can exceed 90F. There are a few spots along the Forum and Palatine Hill that you can refill water containers. As long as you're getting water from the fountains (and NOT the touts selling water bottles for €1), the water's perfectly safe to drink The key to maximizing your enjoyment in the Forum is finding a way to make the ruins come to life, as the remains are less preserved than the Colosseum. When I went with my tour guide she gave a cursory lecture on the Forum on top of Palatine Hill at 12pm mid-July, which is unfortunate because I wasn't in the mindset to fully grasp what it meant to be here. In retrospect I had to use my pictures, a guidebook and several websites to learn about the significant sights in the Forum. My advice is to find a tour guide who would give as much love to the Forum as with the Colosseum, download a good audioguide (Rick Steves') or arm yourself with as much information as possible beforehand before your visit. Unlike Plaça del Rei in Barcelona, the Forum won't have many written descriptions of each of the sites of interest. SIGHTS OF INTEREST - The Forum starts at the Arch of Titus and ends at the Arch of Septimius Severus. These triumphal arches depicts its namesakes' most significant events. The Arch of Titus is most well-known for its depiction of the Siege of Jerusalem. - Via Sacra is the main road that passes through the Forum. It is part of a longer road leading from the top of Capitoline Hill to the Colosseum. - Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. The biggest building in the Forum. The term "basilica" in Ancient Rome refers to public buildings that serve many functions but contain specific architectural structures like a central nave and side aisles separated by a transept. When Christianity took over Rome the floor plan was adopted by major churches. - Temple of Antonius & Faustina. The Middle Ages liked to build around existing structures. The columns are what was once the old temple now houses a medieval church. - Temple of Vesta and the House of the Vestal Virgins. Note the circular shape of the temple. As the hearth is the most sacred part of the house, the Temple of Vesta kept the hearth of the city. One of the Vestal Virgins' responsibility was to maintain the hearth, hence their house was located near the temple. - The Curia: the traditional meeting place of the Senate. Caesar was not assassinated here but at the Theatre of Pompey in Torre Argentina (aka the cat sanctuary). It remained more intact than other buildings because of its incorporation into another church in the Middle Ages. - Rostrum. The Ancient Roman version of a soapbox. - The Temple of Saturn is the oldest temple in the Forum. There was once a statue of Saturn inside and was also considered the city's treasury. Eight columns remain of this site though they are the most distinctive columns inside the Forum. Don't make the mistake that I did and show up to the Roman Forum unprepared. On my next visit to Rome I'll have to visit the Forum and give it its full attention. read more

Great place!! It's bigger than I expected and i would recommend a tour guide or an audio guide if you go, or else you might feel like you're just looking at random pillars and statues. Dont forget to visit Palatine Hill as well, and the garden thats up there as well as a great view of the forum from above. read more

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Seeing ruins in the flesh is so amazing because you always underestimate how large they are from photos simply because you can't tell from a tiny photo how big it is in real life. This was mindblowing as well, nothing like the "Roman Forum" at Caesar's Palace in Vegas, just kidding, didn't expect it to look like Vegas. You do have to walk a bit through the park to get to the Roman Forum but it is well worth it. It's so amazing how large the pillars are and how many enormous buildings were once part of the "town square." Amazeballs! I wish tourists got to walk through the columns and everything, even though I know it's bad and probably destroys the artifacts but that's what made it slightly less amazing to me than the Greek Acropolis and Ephesus in Turkey. Even though in Greece you don't get to walk through the Temple of Athena Nike, you get to walk through the entrance and seeing yourself within the columns is mindblowing. And I wish there was a way the Roman Forum could have given me that same feeling. Tickets: 12 Euros, includes admission to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill read more

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An amazing historical place that has given so much to humanity is totally worth it of visiting with a guided tour read more

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This is a very neat site. I do wish they didn't have "stuff" just laying out (e.g. columns) in what appears to be a kind of sorting process. Some are clearly out of place until you realize they are just placed there pending some future move to their "correct" location. If they could it would be better to store them out of view until they are ready for placement. But that's minor. I was struck wondering what someone visiting Il Foro 2000 years ago must have thought when they walked through the gate and saw all the structures intact in their full glory. I try to imagine what it must have looked like, and I can imagine an ancient visitor thinking that Rome was an astonishing power and civilization. These things weren't just functional, they were built to impress and intimidate. And it must have succeeded. Columns 13 meters tall commemorating various individuals, the gates themselves (of course), the government buildings, etc. All on granite-paved (or was it marble?) streets. It's a couple of hours to wander around reading the brochure/map. I hope I can visit again in 30 years to see what more has been restored, excavated, and/or discovered. I also would have liked to see a bit more about their engineering (water delivery, waste removal, etc). But it seems not a lot of it remains here. It's still well worth the time to wander, though!! Another cool thing is that the ticket is a combined ticket that gets admission to Il Coloseo. It's a good deal. read more

If your not a history person, then you will just look at the roman forum as a ruin and a pile of rocks. However if you love history like myself, then you will see this place for its true and just beauty. This place does require you to use your imagination to visualize what this place looked like 2000 plus years ago. This is considered to be the Times Square of roman times and with all the historic buildings and temples, ancient roads, stadiums, vineyards, mansions, gardens, the roman forum goes beyond what is times square, Piccadilly Circus, etc. this is the ultimate square, piazza, etc. Visiting the roman forum is a great value also because it's usually sold as a combo ticket with the coliseum, so plan out a whole day to do and enjoy the roman forum (along with the coliseum). read more

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About as surreal as visiting a historic site can be. You cannot help but think of all those who walked this same place from Scipio, to Cicero, Livy, Caesar, Augustus and Trajan. While many of the temples and structures are merely shells of what they once were you still get an overwhelming sense of grandeur at what the Republic and Empire constructed on this site. You can still walk the Via Sacra where conquering Roman generals like Pompei received their Triumphal parades and stare in amazement at the Curia, or Senate House, where laws enacted then still influence Western law to this day. Well worth the minimal addmission prcice, paricularly when coupled with a Coliseum package. read more

The Roman Forman is absolutely amazing! it is amazing to see these ancient architectures right in the middle of the city. We took a tour of the Roman Forum along with the colosseum. We learned so much information about these ruins that really made their presence in the city that much more magical. We were lucky to go in March when the crowds weren't as large. This allowed us to great a great view of each part. Our hotel was relatively close so we passed by these ruins every time we walked to different parts of the city such as the Trevi Fountain or Spanish Steps. The only downside is all the trash. It is sad how disrespectful people are to the Forum as they just throw trash into it. It is very sad. However, it seems unfair for me to lessen the stars out of respect for the history of the ruins as well as the magnificence of it. Overall, the Roman Forum is clearly a must see when in Rome. I highly suggest taking a tour to get some context to what you are seeing. However, the city should do a better job of cleaning the garbage from the ruins and if you do visit, please be respectful and throw your trash in a garbage. read more

Part of the package when you visit the Palatin, the Forum is an area where several columns and facades of structures have survived thousands of years. Impressive, yes. Wear comfortable shoes as the rock pathways can be gruelling on the ankles. Loved this site and highly recommend it. read more

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As a wandering traveler, I live in the moments of "wow". I came to the forum twice. The first time in the midst of the bustling crowds thinking how cool is this place - walking in the footsteps of Julius Casers. But the crowds - they kind of killed the experience. However, I came back a second time with a local who took me to a view away from the crowds. And I stood in solace taking in this magnificent view of the Foro Romano I had my wow moment. So my advice, if you can find a way to visit here, don't join a tour or a crowd. Go for a walk, find a local - ask someone to find this awesome view and take in one of Rome's brilliant piece of history. read more

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This place is huge and magnificent, and on a nice day you can easily spend open 'til close wandering around the Forum and wondering about the past. It is just so darn big and houses so many ruins of ancient Roman government buildings. You might think this sounds boring, but I assure you it is not. Pack snacks and enjoy the water fountains. They say Rome wasn't build in a day, and I'm sure glad it didn't crumble in one, too. read more

Included in the Colosseum ticket, I recommend not attempting to do both the same day but splitting up and doing one site each day. Palatine Hill is also here so there is simply too much to see to squeeze everything in to one day. It's amazing to see how well intact the ruins are given their age and the craftsmanship that went into building them. Simply amazing how sophisticated the Romans were to construct this area. Great views of the city of Rome from Palatine Hill, which also offers some nice shady spots for relief from the sun. Make sure to bring water and wear comfortable shoes. There is little signage in the way of directions so I did find that my husband and I felt like we were simply wandering, which is not necessarily a bad thing. There are, thankfully, informative readings sprinkled throughout the site so you can still enjoy the area without a formal tour. If you buy tickets in advance you get to move more quickly through the line so I highly recommend doing that! read more

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We visited here after the Collesium since we realized we couldn't get to Borghese Gallery around noon. At least, we had plenty of time to walk through the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. It easily took 2-3 hours to see all the architecture and then moved on to Palletine Hill. I loved the columns and all the archways which are timeless. So, remember to move fast since there is soo much to see. read more

Wear comfortable shoes. This place is huge and had many hills and steps if you want to see it all. You could spend an entire day walking around if you really wanted to. The only problem I had with the place was the limited number of exits. There were many times I thought I was heading out only to come to a dead end after walking up some crazy steep hills. read more

Foro Romano - Completely filled with ruins - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Rome, RM

I can only imagine that a crack addict would be the only type of person on earth more excited about old rocks than I. A trip to the Foro Romano is cheap, running somewhere under 10 euros, and includes admission to the Colosseo and Palatino. The only downside is that you really need a guide to show you the meaning behind all the structures, as they are just stones without explanation. Additionally, the audioguide is confusing, spouting out art history terms and making one unsure if they are standing in exactly the right spot, facing exactly the right direction, to make the guide accurate. (It's still better than nothing.) Palatino, on the other hand, is full of natural beauty and can be explored without explanation, though I'm certain a guide here would be wonderful as well. As cheap as crack without the societal embarrassment, Foro Romano is a must-see on your next trip to Rome. read more

Awesome site. Feels like there is more to see compared to the ruins in Athens, Greece. But only seems not as maintained as Athens. read more

Foro Romano - The vestal virgin temple allowed no men except for one. Sounds highly suspicious to me... - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Rome, RM

This place is an absolute must see in Rome if you have any interest in history/the Roman Empire. You can enter by purchasing a ticket that will be valid for 2 days and that will also give you access to the Colosseum. Keep in mind that this place is very very large, so you can easily spend a full day only at the forum if you want to enjoy it to the fullest. A good thing to know is that there are plenty of water fountains available throughout the site which is very useful during the very hot summer months. To conclude, I would highly recommend spending a day (or two!) visiting this place while in Rome as this is a pretty unique site. Feel free to message me for any additional details that you may need! read more