Attractions
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill blends legend and empire — the city’s founding hill and a former imperial residence with sweeping views of the Forum and Circus Maximus.
Highlights
Imperial palaces
Explore the remains of Rome’s imperial residences.
Forum viewpoints
Multiple terraces overlook the Roman Forum.
Birthplace of Rome
Traditionally linked to Romulus and the city’s origins.
Pro tips
Pair with the Forum
Most tickets include Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum together.
Wear sturdy shoes
Paths are uneven and can be steep in places.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Metro B: Colosseo
Entrances
Via di San Gregorio or Via dei Fori Imperiali
Timings
Open daily; last entry about 1 hour before closing
Amenities
Restrooms
Water points
Water points
Accessibility
Partial access; uneven terrain
Restricted items
No large backpacks
External resources
Photos
TripAdvisor
Palatine Hill
Rating 4.6 · 25471 reviews
Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Rome Italy
The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals.
Beautiful.
★★★★☆
Very beautiful, but also very hot!
We went in May, so it was extremely hot. There is more shade here than at the colloseum, however after spending a lot of time in the colloseum, we were too hot to do too much at palatine hill. I’m not sure if we made it to the very top. I would recommend doing it over two days, however we had booked our tickets (combo of colloseum and palatine hill) for the same day.
Wear comfy shoes, and it’s a lot of uneven ground and steps. But definitely worth it if you can stick out the heat!
katlola
I’ve been to the forum three times but never been up the Palatine Hill – you’ve got to do it
★★★★★
This is the most astonishing place. Everyone goes to the Roman forum which is well worth a lookout. However it is really worthwhile taking the trouble to go up to the left and going onto the Palatine Hill. You can see the incredibly well preserved remains of the palace of the emperor of Augustus with remarkable views both over the Circus Maximus and the forum. Don’t miss it.
H2282TWandrewc
Cool
★★★★★
Beautiful place and happy I got to see in person
Loverochelle
Absolute crap. Avoid. Tripadvisor
★☆☆☆☆
Tripadvisor total Crap experience. Trying to get tickets, a nightmare, after booking them online. A total SHAM.
Will never book through you again. And I use online bookings all the time. No problems. We didn’t get to Palatine Hill , thanks to you Morons , we just made it to visit the Colosseum, after a huge Hassle.
Total shambles.
kennethp218
Source: TripAdvisor
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