The Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is an area that was used for political, religious, and social events. It was first used in 500 B.C. It is located between Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill at the heart of Rome. The forum expanded over the years. During the Middle Ages, the area of the forum was used only for grazing cattle. In 1803 the excavation of the Forum began, and this took more than 100 years. It is best to visit the Forum in conjunction with the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Tickets for all three can be purchased as one ticket at their official site here:
This option is with the purchase of a Roma pass, which I highly recommend for traveling around Rome. I purchase my Roma Pass and then use the combination Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as my free entrance ticket. You need to check that your preferred entrance time to the Colosseum is available before purchasing your Roma Pass. To purchase an entrance to all 3 destinations without a Roma Pass costs 18 euro.
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| View of the Roman Forum from Palatine Hill - the Arch of Septimius Severus is viewed at the top of the photo |
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the Roman Forum with the Colosseum in the left of the photo
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| view of the Roman Forum from Palatine Hill. The Arch of Titus is near the top of the photo. |
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| view of the Roman Forum from Palatine Hill. The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is on the right of the photo. |
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| The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is in the center of the photo |
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| Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian is in the top left of this photo |
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| view of the Forum from Palatine Hill |
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| view from Palatine Hill - Porticus Deorum Consentium is near the top left with the Column of Phocas beside the Arch of Septimius Severus |
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| The Temple of Castor and Pollux is in the center of this photo (the 3 columns) |
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| Great view of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Column of Phocas |
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| The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine is near the top of this photo |
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