Attractions
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was the civic core of Ancient Rome — a dense landscape of temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches along the Via Sacra.
Highlights
Temple of Saturn
One of the oldest standing monuments in the Forum.
Arch of Septimius Severus
Triumphal arch marking Rome’s imperial victories.
Via Sacra
Walk the ancient ceremonial route through the ruins.
Pro tips
Bring water and sun protection
Shade is limited and the terrain is uneven.
Combine with Palatine Hill
Many tickets cover both sites in one visit.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Metro B: Colosseo
Entrances
Via dei Fori Imperiali or Largo della Salara Vecchia
Timings
Open daily; last entry about 1 hour before closing
Amenities
Restrooms near entrances
Accessibility
Limited wheelchair access; uneven paths
Restricted items
No large bags
No tripods
No tripods
External resources
Photos
TripAdvisor
Roman Forum
Rating 4.6 · 25411 reviews
Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Located at the foot of Palatine Hill, the Forum is surrounded by ruins of Rome's most important government buildings. It's usually visited alongside the famous Colosseum.
Lots of walking!
★★★★★
This is definitely a full day experience. We opted to take our time on a self guided tour. Be warned! There is no food inside the forum. And, you are not allowed to leave for lunch and re-enter. Come prepared with snacks and drinks and lots of walking! Plan on a whole day so that you can stop and sit when you want to just marvel at the ancient remains.
luv4phood
Rude uncaring girl
★★★☆☆
We would have added extra stars however we tried to get to the other side of the Forum as we say a sign saying no exit so up we go a steep hill to be told we can’t get through this way even though it said exit only but we didn’t want to exit but enter, young girl said no, we asked her which entrance can we use then but we got no reply as she had put her nose back in her phone!!
That said though it was a very long walk round but we did enjoy it just disappointed in the rudeness we experienced
192clairw
Source: TripAdvisor
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