Admire the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar, and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace. Continue your visit with the Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings. At the end, step inside one of the world's most famous monuments: the Colosseum.
A five-minute walk from the Colosseum, there is one of the world’s great treasures: the Basilica of San Clemente with his excavations. Two churches, one built over the other. Visiting San Clemente means making a real voyage of discovery into the long history of the city through the centuries. San Clemente is a place that never ceases to fascinate, its wealth of history and art continuously gives rise to new studies that challenge to our understanding of the past.
Report at the meeting point, next to Piazza Venezia to redeem the tickets included in your pass. Star your experience with the multimedia video about ancient Rome
The Forum was originally covered by a swamp. It was only in the late 7th century BCE that the valley was reclaimed and the Roman Forum began to take shape. It was destined to remain the centre of public life for over a millennium.
According to an ancient tradition, it was in this hill that Romulo built the first nucleus of Roma in the second half of the 8th century BC. Excavations have revealed huts and tombs of the Iron Age and the ancient fortification. The Palatine was also the center of worship as that of Cibeles, the personification of the fertile land, an ambivalent goddess symbolizing the creative and destructive force of nature. Between the 2nd and 1st century BC the Palatine became a residential colony for the Roman aristocracy. In this period the House of Griffi was built, famous for its paintings. Emperor Augustus transformed the Palatine into the official power center and began a program of building imperial palaces and restructuring and expanding buildings built by former emperors.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Customers are requested to redeem their vouchers at TOURISTATION ARACOELI piazza d’Aracoeli 16. Touristation office is NOT next to the Colosseum but is on the Piazza Venezia side. Look for a fountain under restoration. There are orange flags outside the office.