Roman Forum and Imperial Forums - a journey into the heart of Ancient Rome
Description
A journey to the places of power of Ancient Rome! We will start from the Imperial Forums and the imposing Trajan's Column, the Roman masterpiece entirely sculpted with depictions of the conquest of Dacia by the Emperor Trajan! We will continue in the Forum of Trajan and in the Forum of Caesar, with the vestiges of the Temple of Venus Genetrix. Once in the Roman Forum, the hub of business and politics, we will be able to admire the ruins of majestic temples (such as the Temple of Saturn and the altar where Julius Caesar's body was cremated), seeing how they looked at the time of the emperors thanks to representations graphics and reconstructions, and discover the mysteries and daily life of Vestal priestesses, senators and ordinary citizens. We will also visit places usually not accessible, rediscovered only in recent years! Finally, we will climb the Palatine Hill, the first of the 7 Hills, where the Eternal City was founded: from here you will admire the most spectacular view of Rome, and a photo is a must!
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We will start from the Imperial Forums and the imposing Trajan's Column, the 40-meter high Roman masterpiece that depicts the conquest of ancient Dacia by the Emperor Trajan thanks to a frieze that runs along its entire height!
We will then continue the visit in the Imperial Forums, in the Trajan's Forum and in the Forum of Caesar passing under the remains of the Temple of Venus Genetrix. We will also pass under what remains of the medieval Alexandrian quarter, demolished by Mussolini to bring the Imperial Forums to light!
Once in the Roman Forum, the hub of business and politics of ancient Rome where the fate of the whole world was decided, you can admire the fascinating ruins of majestic temples (such as the imposing columns of the Temple of Saturn and the altar where the body of the great Julius Caesar) and see how they must have looked at the time of the emperors thanks to graphic reconstructions and 3D models, discovering the mysteries and daily life of the Vestal Virgin priestesses, powerful senators and ordinary citizens. We will also visit places usually not accessible, rediscovered only in recent years thanks to the work of archaeologists!
Finally, we will climb the Palatine Hill, the first of the 7 Hills, where the Eternal City was founded and the story began: from the terrace on the hill you will admire the most spectacular view of Rome, and a photo is a must!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present identification with the full names of all travelers at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denial of entry to the Roman Forum.
- All travelers must have photo identification and date of birth to show at entry checks.
Reviews(3)
Our guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the site. It was very hot and she was accommodating
Fantastic experience. We were guided inside the Imperial Forums with great professionalism and courtesy. All our questions have been answered completely. We couldn't have hoped for better. Thank you Serena.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and was insightful. It was very hot but she knew the area so well she kept finding us shade while she explained the historical meaning of sites.
