The Forum was originally covered by a swamp. It was only in the late 7th century BCE that the valley was reclaimed and the Roman Forum began to take shape. It was destined to remain the centre of public life for over a millennium.
The various monuments were built through the centuries: first the buildings for political, religious and commercial activities, then during the 2nd century CE the civil basilicas, used for judicial activities. Already at the end of the republican age, the ancient Roman Forum had become insufficient to serve as the administrative and representative centre of the city.
The various dynasties of emperors added only prestigious monuments: the Temple of Vespasian and Titus and that of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, dedicated to the memory of the deified emperors, and the monumental Arch of Septimius Severus, built at the western end of the Forum in 203 CE to celebrate the emperor’s victories over the Parthians. (more…)
Valid 24h, for a single access to the Colosseum (first and second order) without the arena and a single access to the archaeological areas of the Roman Forum-Palatine and the Imperial Fora, including the ongoing exhibitions
Ticket valid for a single access to the archaeological areas of the Roman Forum, Imperial Fora and Palatine, including the ongoing exhibitions. No Colosseum
Ticket valid for 2 consecutive days, for a single access to the Colosseum (with underground and arena) and a single access to the archaeological areas of the Roman Forum, the Palatine and the Imperial Fora and the SUPER sites. This includes current exhibitions
Ticket valid for 2 consecutive days for one access only to the Colosseum (attic and panoramic lift included) and for one access only to the archaeological areaa of the Roman Forum, Palatine, Imperial Fora, SUPER sites. Including ongoing exhibitions
Ticket valid for 2 consecutive days for one access to the Colosseum (arena included) and for one access to the archaeological areas of the Roman Forum, Palatine, Imperial Fora, SUPER sites. This includes current exhibitions
Ticket valid 24 hours, for a single access only to the arena of the Colosseum lasting 20 minutes and a single access to the archaeological areas of the Roman Forum, the Palatine and the Imperial Fora and the SUPER sites, including the ongoing exhibitions
Roma, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6
Metro: Line B stop Colosseo
Bus: Line 51, 75, 81, 85, 87, 118
