History & Old Rome · Ancient Rome
Roman Forum and Palatine
Foro Romano e Palatino
The Roman Forum and Palatine combine archaeological landscapes at the heart of ancient Rome. Columns, paving and surviving walls suggest different kinds of public and private space. Use the official site map rather than trying to identify every fragment, and leave time for the terrain.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- Roman Forum, Via della Salara Vecchia, Rome
- Visiting hours
- Seasonal opening schedule; check the current site map, entrances and last admission.
- Admission & costs
- Admission is ticketed. Check which Forum, Palatine and other areas your chosen ticket includes.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalUse a currently open official Forum or Palatine entrance identified on the site map and your ticket.
A little time. A closer look.
The Roman Forum and Palatine combine archaeological landscapes at the heart of ancient Rome. Columns, paving and surviving walls suggest different kinds of public and private space. Use the official site map rather than trying to identify every fragment, and leave time for the terrain.
Something to notice
Choose one column or stretch of paving. Notice its material, its setting and what survives beside it.
A little consideration
Respect barriers and historic surfaces. Leave stonework untouched and follow visitor and photography rules.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Roman Forum and Palatine is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.