About Roman Forum

Forum Romanum or the Roman Forum was the living and breathing heart of ancient Rome. Numerous ancient Roman governmental buildings are found scattered throughout this enormous plaza and have cemented its place as the world's most famed meeting place in all of history. The Forum established itself firmly as the hub of most political, religious, social and economic activity in the city with several impressive temples and monuments and important historical sites located throughout the plaza. Even now, this magnificent plaza is being excavated, unearthing more of its buried historical buildings.

Must See

  • Rostri
  • Tabularium
  • Gemonian stairs
  • Temples of Saturn, Vespasian and Titus, Caesar, Vesta, Castor and Pallox
  • Arch of Septimius Severus
  • Basilica of Maxentius
  • House of the Vestal Virgins
  • Piazza del Foro

How to reach

Take Metro for Colosseo, that runs in line B. The other places that are near to Roman Forum are Piazza del Campidoglio (335 m), Capitoline Museums (348 m), Arch of Constantine (407 m), Santa Maria in Aracoeli (412 m), Palatine Hill (424 m).

Tips

  • If you are planning to take a buggy for kids, the paths are quite bumpy.
  • Bring a bottle of water and something to eat if you think you might spend a lot of time here.
  • A sun hat and sun cream are a must have if you are visiting during the summers.

Visit Time

From January 2 to February 15:
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From February 16 to March 15:
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 

From March 16 to last Saturday of March:
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 

From the last Sunday of March to August 31:
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

From September 1 to September 30:
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

From October 1 to last Saturday of October:

Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

From the last Sunday of October to December 31:
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

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