This attraction is part of a combined package with the Colosseum. We were actually more impressed with Palatine Hill and Forum than the iconic stadium where the gladiators fought. There is much more to see in this complex. We spent about 1 hour in the Colosseum but we probably spent 3 hours exploring all of the archeological sites in this expansive park. The gardens are quite lovely, too. Highly recommended. read more

This place is an absolute must see in Rome if you have any interest in history/the Roman Empire. You can enter by purchasing a ticket that will be valid for 2 days and that will also give you access to the Colosseum. Keep in mind that this place is very very large, so you can easily spend a full day only at the forum if you want to enjoy it to the fullest. A good thing to know is that there are plenty of water fountains available throughout the site which is very useful during the very hot summer months. To conclude, I would highly recommend spending a day (or two!) visiting this place while in Rome as this is a pretty unique site. Feel free to message me for any additional details that you may need! read more

Magnificient!! If I had known how cool the Roman Forum is in person, I would have paid more attention in my history class back in my school days. Visiting the Foro Romano is one of the many "Must See" destinations when in Rome. Words and pictures are not enough to describe the place. You must visit the place for yourself in order to get a better appreciation of the history. Very historical and beautiful. One tip I would make is to come during the off-peak season. There are no crowds, and the price to fly to Rome is lower. read more

Fantastic! words cannot describe the forum. It almost comes alive. I loved how people still bring flowers to Julius Caesar's grave after 2000 years (!). read more

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Totally amazing to see the rich history of the Romans. We spent over an hour or so walking around the Forum and Palantine Hill. Such a nice view from the hill as we started on that end and worked our way down. We used our Roma Pass for here and the Colosseum. read more

An incredible ancient archeological site with invaluable relevance to Western history. You will need at LEAST few hours to do the entire site (Foro and Palatino) justice. In the popular summer months, avoid the late afternoon hours, as it becomes quite hot. Also bring comfortable shoes you don't mind getting dusty and a water bottle (there are fountains where you can refill throughout the park). The admission ticket includes the nearby Colosseo within a two day period. However, when you buy your ticket, BE SURE to check the purchase date/time printed. We were unknowingly given a partially used ticket by the official Foro ticket booth, only to be denied entry at the Colosseo the next day. With many apologies by the folks at the Foro, they couldn't remedy the situation, and we had to pay an additional entry to get into the Colosseo. We still haven't fully understood how they managed to screwed us... read more

Historical! This place is beautiful and a must see when visiting Rome. Too bad the HOT weather stopped us from finishing our self guided tour. We stopped by here before heading to the colosseum. I advise to come here as early in the day as possible, especially if you are visiting during the summer. We opted to do the self guided tour, so we can walk around at our own pace. Before coming here, I highly recommend: 1) Comfortable shoes - all you will be doing is walking, walking, and walking. 2) Wear a hat and cool clothing because IT IS HOTTER THAN THE DEVIL'S ARMPIT during the summer. Yes, it is that HOT!!! I am from California and have never been in humid weather, so this was something very new to me. It was SO HOT that I almost fainted from the heat. We also met a couple from Chicago and they too were suffering from the heat as my boyfriend and I were. 3) Bring water. There are no shops inside the Foro Romano, so you will be dying of thirst - especially if the weather is scorching hot. Soon as we got out, we bought two cold drinks from a vendor that cost about $10 and we did not care. Drinking that cold drink was so refreshing. I am sure I stressed the humidity I experienced here. If you come prepared, you will have a great and comfortable time here. Such a beautiful and historical monument of roman history. read more

We went here first, then to the Colosseum. At first I was bummed since I really wanted to see the Colosseum, but seeing the Ruins before is a must because of the crowd! Go early, like 8:30am, as it is completely empty, you'll have the whole place to yourself. Our tour guide said starting from lunchtime, it's as crowded as the Vatican. I suggest having a tour guide to explain all the history and stories. Without the tour guide (or audio guide), you just look at a bunch of old stuff. I did not know what to expect before visiting the Ruins, but I'm sure glad we went. Rome is my favorite city to visit. read more

I went here because my Colosseum ticket gave me free entrance to this as well. I'm glad I was not with a tour guide because it was nice to go at my own pace. I got some pretty cool pictures and it was a nice area to just wander around in my free time. I don't like learning about history at all but this was not as bad as I thought it would be. However, I was a little disappointed because the sign said free water inside and I couldn't find it haha read more

I've been here twice now and really love this tiny glimpse into the glory that was Old Rome. Whether you're a fan of the Republican or Imperial periods, this is something you must see. The ruins are just that, and I deeply wish there were all the money in the world to restore these buildings to what they once were. But it would take all the money in the world, I think. The park is lovely and the ruins are humbling in their antiquity and weathered beauty. Seeing the amazing craftsmanship that went into these lovely buildings is inspiring. I do wish there were a lot more signs explaining things. Audio tours are available, but honestly, walking around with that little device up to your ear is really really cumbersome. That's especially true, given how uneven the ground is. I have visited with an elderly person and keeping them on an even keel is not easy. Folks with mobility issues may be challenged when visiting. There are no concession facilities in the park, so take some water and a small snack with you. I know of one restroom facility, although there are probably others. Be prepared to wait to get into the bathroom, ladies. Also, the entry points are NOT well marked. The entry I have always used is at the intersection of the Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via Cavour. I can't tell you how many people stopped me outside the park to ask how to get in. Get out your map and plan how you will get in or you will be very aggravated in your attempt. read more

It was cool, but don't try to do the Colosseum and Palatine Hill and the Forum in the same day. I am sure few people are dumb enough to try this, but my husband and I did and regretted it. It was also a hot, sunny day which is a killer for this area (at least we wore shorts for our one day without a church visit!). I am not sure I appreciated this as much as I should have, but it is really amazing to see the height and complexity of these ancient buildings. I find it challenging to wrap my mind around how old they are. I would recommend a tour book or audio guide for more information while you are there. We used Rick Steve's book on Rome (yea, I know, I have no excuses) and it was okay, but I think we could have used a more in depth map and historical background. There is nothing there as far as signage or information. (Actually, this is true of much of Italy especially in English.) As a side note, we enjoyed Palatine Hill, too. I don't think everyone bothers doing it, but it was pretty and had some nice trees. read more

Get a combo ticket of the colosseo+Roman forum+palatine hill for £12. Make sure you get an audio guide for the Roman forum and the palatine hill as thus place is massive. You need more than 2 hours to view the entire area. There are lots and lots of steps and cobblestones so the sights are not disability friendly (much like the rest of Rome), but I saw someone going around in an automated buggy (so perhaps you can hire these). Routes are marked as easy, medium and difficult and funnily enough the route to the exit is marked difficult. I got here around 10.54AM and despite already having a ticket I had to wait in queue for around 10-15 minutes. I suggest getting here early as it only got worse later. The palatine forum includes the Roman forum, the arch of Titus, the arch of Constantine, various temples, a garden, a hut village, the Julius Caesar forum, housing for the kings, and even a stadium. There is lots to see and obviously nothing looks like it used to, so a book with pictures would definitely help. read more

The Roman Forum is so majestic that it absolutely takes your breath away. You are able to wander down the cobblestone streets of ancient Rome in such an educational way. It's learning history hands on and up close. The buildings were so huge and intimidating. The architectural style of the Romans is very ornate and intimidating. They had the money and resources to make their buildings larger and more ornate than others around them. As you walk around the buildings, you are completely dwarfed by the size of the buildings. These are not skyscrapers of today. These are only a couple of stories high. But, the individual stories are so tall, that it gives the illusion of 'huge'. The ruins are in extremely good shape for their age. As you walk the streets of the Roman Forum, there are lots of little signs (in English too) to help you sort out the ruins as you walk. The little signs tell you what building you are standing in front of and what its history is. One item that was pretty terrible about my Roman Forum experience was that security limited exits from the Forum and so we all had to shuffle past a group of scammers trying to sell us jewelry. They approached us and exclaimed that we were friends and they wanted to give us gifts of friendship, etc. One went to shake my hand and he slipped 2 bracelets on my wrist in very quick fashion. I went to take them off and was called a racist for some reason. This was so shocking to me that I didn't know what to do or think at this point. Then he and a couple of others decided to get really aggressive with us and they were demanding $20 from each of us for the jewelry. I know that this is normal in busy areas, but the Roman police need to watch for this activity. My best advice is to huddle together as a group (we were a dispersed group and this did not help our situation) and keep your head low. Walk through and don't get caught by this terrible behavior. I have NO problem with someone selling their merchandise on the street. I buy a lot of stuff from street vendors myself. I would rather buy my items directly from a merchant than a corporation. But, when you trick people into buying stuff and then get toxic towards people when they are not interested, that's just not cool. If they would have had stuff on a table and were not aggressive, I would have bought something. read more

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I recommend anyone to come here if they are in Rome. It's one of the MUST goto places on the tourist list. It's very cheap to visit from the signs posted. However, it's just a bunch of ruins in the end. There is much history to learn, but it's a little disappointing to find out that Rome just kept reusing old building to build new one or build on top of history. It's nice how it is connected to the Colosseum and you can get a great hot of the ruins and Colosseum at the hill top where the paths meet. I used Through Eternity for my tour. The tour guide was great and very informative. The weather was horrible. We went in the end of May. It was pouring on and off. If it didn't rain it would had made the experience much better. Avoid taking this tour in the rain since there are not many places to hide under. You can finish this area within 2 hours, then you can move onto the Colosseum. Do not come here with kids that need to be in a stroller. The parents will suffer since the area is not paved well at all. read more

I was not that impressed by this area. The history is amazing but the building ruins are disappointing. Here is one column from a large temple. Here is another column from a different large temple. Wow. So this temple held this historic event. Very little building are left. There is just stone after stone after stone. If you go see the Colosseum and you go see Pompeii, you get all the stories. I preferred the Colosseum. read more

Exhausting but great to see on a cool, sunny fall day. Especially enjoyable are seeing the grand Roman ruins, the Circus Maximus and well kept grounds with beautiful trees and flowers. Be sure to purchase the Roma Pass for €36 to save time (sort of) and money since admission is included in the pass. Just watch out for annoying street hagglers and pick pockets on your walk to the entrance. read more

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A funny thing happened on the way to the forum... pickpockets! My wife and I are seasoned world travelers and were driving by car throughout Italy during a month-long adventure. Happily, we had seen much of Rome years ago before it became a total money grab. Regrettably, like the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, we found the Forum to be another Roman ruin of great historic significance that has been turned into an amusement park experience... complete with hucksters, scammers, tour guides, gypsy pickpockets, long lines of tourists and a $58 entrance fee for two. We were happy to avoid the madness and simply used a telephoto lens for our photo memories. read more

This is one of my absolute favorite parts of Rome. There is SO much to see and it's great to learn all the details of the buildings and landmarks. I first came on a guided tour by our instructor when I studied abroad in Rome, so I'm not sure what typical tours are like, but being able to learn about what you're seeing is awesome. It's incredible how much is still standing from so long ago and it's crazy actually BEING THERE thousands of years later. Don't go to Rome without checking out the Forum. While you're at it, explore the Palatine Hill for a bit. I think you can get passes that include entry to the forum and the Palatine Hill, and it's worth it. There are ruins there, as well (some that look like old homes and others that are a lot bigger), but also a lot of trees and greenery. Definite must-sees! read more

BREATHTAKING! So beautiful to walk through and if I'm ever fortunate enough to come back to Rome again in the future, I'd love to come back here. read more

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Since this is in the same "complex" as the Palatin, I'm just going to put my Palatin review below: Lots and lots and lots of walking. Wear comfy shoes that you don't find getting dirty (my black shoes looked more grey by the end of the day). Get a map, I'm not sure where since would bought our tickets at the Colosseum, but try to get one. We had no clue where we were going, but that just made it more fun. :) We were there at the end of October, so the weather was great. But if you're there in the summer heat, I would recommend bringing a hat (or if you're crazy like me, a sun umbrella). I'm glad we visited on our own and just explored. Next visit, I think I would get a guide to learn more about the history. read more

The Roman Forum is incredible. Do yourself a favor and get a good tour guide who knows what to point out so you know exactly what you're looking at, what is ancient, what was probably relocated, etc. Seeing this was probably the highlight of my trip to Rome. Seriously. Incredible. A feast for the eyes! read more

Really well done tourist attraction with just so much history. Very easy to travel and see without a tour guide because all the information signs provide a wealth of information that allows you to have a glimpse at what life in Rome must have been like back in the golden days. You'll definitely need comfortable shoes to walk the whole place, but if there's one word that I had to use to describe the place, it would be majestic. It's crazy to just think about all the things that had happened in your very steps as you take a trip back into Rome's past. read more

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There is just sooo much to explore, see, and marvel at in the Roman Forum. So much art, architecture, and history. Just incredible, marvels within a marvel, and simply breathtaking to behold, both by day and also by night from the outside. read more

Rome, the eternal city, a trip to Rome is never complete without a visit to the coliseum. Luckily, a ticket to the coliseum also gets you entrance into the forum. In my opinion, I don't really care for the coliseum but the forum is amazing because it also includes palantine Hill. You truly feel like you're in a different time era when you're inside. For me, I feel like I'm just running through a gears of war level. XD This place is huge and you could easily spend 2- 4 hours here. My favorite is the view you get when you get to the top of palantine Hill. I definitely recommend visiting the forum first before the coliseum because your feet will be dead after the forum. read more

This is just a magnificent area. The wonders of Roma past is preserved surprisingly well in some places, and the Foro Romano will blow your mind for a whole afternoon if you let it. It's very hard to describe in words, but this simply a must-see destination when in Rome. Going from the Colosseum to the Forum is very easy, and it's easy to knock it all out in the same day. Make sure to pass by after the sun has set, and see the lights hit each marble column. You won't soon forget a sight like this. read more

The foro romano is a place where great Cesar use to have his temple. It is right across from the Coliseum and I would suggest checking this place out before or after especially if you have the Roma pass which will get you into the foro romano without a line. For the most part a lot of the structures have been knocked down, but there is much to still see of what's left of this once bustling area of Rome. There's not much shade I would suggest wearing a hat and bringing lots of sunblock so that you can really take the time to explore this place. We downloaded the Rick Steve's walking audio tour and had it playing as we walked throughout the foro romano and it was great to hear the history of the area that was surrounding us. "The Good": Very near the coliseum so you can kill 2 birds with one stone as you visit both sites. A great site of history to explore that is very different from the coliseum. "The Bad": There's not much shade and can be quite crowded in certain areas and so you have to go with the foot traffic which can be slow especially with the walkway paths. read more

Easily the best place in Roma for site seeing. The place, history and size just blows the mind. I only wish I'd booked a guide earlier as on the day they were fully booked. The audio guides are tedious and you are much better with a real guide. You should leave a whole day to explore. read more

My husband and I were walking in the circus maxima and saw pat of it. We realized how big it was and were intrigued, but not enough that we wanted to go. Then, we got a group tour of the forum and Palentine hill that came with our ticket to the colusseum. I'm so glad we did. The whole thing was so impressive. The tour guide was funny and informative, and the forum and hill were way more interesting than I expected. I highly encourage a visit to both of these places. It was worth it to see all the history and hear about it. read more

Are you a crazy passionate freak in history? Oh yeeah :) History of Rome.. WOW! I'm not sure how long will it take to observe Rome after when you'll say you know a tiny little bit about its' history. Like forever? Important city with one of longest and fascinating histories in the world, full of myths and stories. For sure, it's enormously hard to convince people to spend their time watching rocks, and the idea that these rocks are "old rocks" doesn't really change their mind :) You should have that passion inside, or the will to have lots of check-marks all over later on to have enough stories to tell your friends/relatives :) read more

No wonder the tickets are valid for two days because there's so much to see in this massive ancient ruin. As touristy this place may be, it's a must-see for everyone of all ages. The ruins clearly demonstrate the amazing architectural works of ancient Romans and hard to believe some structures survived for centuries. As you walk through, you also have to use a bit of imagination as to what life was like back then and what the original buildings and temples looked like. Definitely wear comfortable shoes because most paths are not paved as they are part of the original ancient roads. Also, book tickets in advance to avoid line. read more

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The Roman Forum is a good place to see structures from 2000 years ago. The ruins are easy to look at while walking thru them. Palatine hill has a good over view of the ruins. The Temple of Apllo, Temple of Saturn are there to see. A temple was built for Julius Caesar where only the stairs are left. The place reeks of Roman history. A must visit. read more

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Roman ruins definitely worth visiting, since the ticket is included in the ticket to the Colosseum. There are lots of cobblestones and steps, and it is huge! After a while, it all looks the same though, so maybe getting an audio guide or a guided tour through this place is a good idea. Otherwise, you're just looking at stones that used to be buildings. Very awesome place to visit, and it's a must-see in Rome, especially because it's right next to the Colosseum! read more

Huge place full of history. You need at least have a day to walk it all and time to rest later. read more

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Oh my gosh - this is a visual person's heaven on earth!!!! Absolutely stunning - the ruins create such a sense of depth and dimension that it was completely captivating everywhere I turned. Do the colosseum early in the morning and then come spend some time here and just soak in the space. From the Temple of Saturn to the House of the Vestal Virgins, walking through the forum was a true treat that shouldn't just be a check in the block on your visit to Rome. Come here when it's not too hot and make some time to relax here! read more

Everywhere I turned here I found something new and interesting to look at. It is so breathtaking to be surrounded by so much history. The Arch of Septimus Severus is so ornate and beautiful. All the ruins of the different basilicas and temples are gorgeous. I love all the ornate carvings you can see on the stonework everywhere within the area, is beautiful. You really need a couple hours to be able to look around and immerse yourself in it. read more

Amazingly well preserved! Visiting the Roman Forum requires extensive walking over uneven surfaces so wear walking shoes and if the weather is hot the stones reflect heat so dress comfortably. It is a large square area with paths traversing old gardens, residences and buildings. Many structures are well preserved and you can picture the daily lives of the Romans in the area. Very interesting and worth the visit! read more

The Forum is a centre piece of any visit to Rome. You can't understand ancient Rome without first seeing this as the oldest and most important structures of ancient city were located in or near the Forum. The Forum was the political and economic hub of the city, Kingdom, Republic and Empire of Rome. Notable sites include, the ancient former royal residency the Regia on the Palatine as well as the complex of the Vestal Virgins, both of which were extensively rebuilt and remodelled after the rise of imperial Rome. The kingdom's earliest shrines developed into the Republic's formal Comitium, where the Senate and Republican government sat. The Senate House, government offices, Tribunals, religious monuments, memorials and statues clutter the area still. The ruins are at a lower level to the surrounding streets - to the west is the Capitol Hill and to the east the Colloseum. On balance I would suggest you simply view the Forum (free) from the various viewing points from the Capitol Hill and the Via de Fori Imperiali. If you have already paid 12 Euro to see the Colloseum however, then entry to the Forum is included so you might as well . . . . The Via de Fori Imperiali, though a masterpiece of Mussolinni's cretinism (being blasted through the various Fora and demolishing parts of them as well as removing rare evidence of how the buildings continued to be used by Romans well into the 19th and early 20th centuries), is also a great view point and is free. The reason I suggest doing it this way is that the crowds in high season (15 April - 15 Sept) are intolerable and in consequence the loos are shocking - you barely get time to see anything before being herded on to the next etc. See it free at your own pace instead with a decent guidebook for company. The whole site is lower than the present day ground level so if the sun is out it will be baking hot - take lots of water with you as the walk around the site alone can take a couple of hours. read more

"When in Rome do as the Roman's do" I never felt so close to that saying but when at the Roman Forum. I throughly enjoyed my time here. You are walking through history and can actually see how people lived. You actually walk the streets and the grounds. You can take a look inside homes and other parts of the community. Yes things have collapsed because of time but it is surreal to live or place yourself in ancient history in todays world and at the Roman Forum you can do just that. You would be crazy to go all the way to Rome and not check this out. I mean its right across the street from the Colosseum, so just do yourself the favor and go on over and check it out. read more

On my first trip to Rome I totally skipped this part of my paid tour... big mistake! Thank God that when I went back I was able to right my wrong! This was as breathtaking as the Trevi fountain, the Vatican, and the Roman Coliseum! Don't miss out on your chance to see a part of history that is so profound read more

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This is a must see! The Roman Forum is a plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. For centuries it was considered the center public life, as it was the site of the venue gladiatorial matches, public speeches, criminal trials, processions and elections. We went during June and it was SOO hot due to the openness letting the sun beat down on you. There were some places to feel a cool breeze and some shade but bring plenty of water and a fan if you can. Do a little homework before going so you know more background and appreciate it more while you are there! There are many times young children selling water on your way out. We were told that many people selling water in the area just take old bottles and fill them up but our tour guide told us these peoples water she drinks on all of her trips and she finds it safe. The price was great too. read more