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- Destinations
- Europe
- Italy
- Rome
- Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
The site of Ancient Rome's commercial, political and religious
centre rests in the valley between the Capitoline and Palatine
hills. The Forum's main thoroughfare, Via Sacra, slices through the
old market square and former civic centre. To make sense of the
ruins and relics of the old Republic, it is helpful to consult a
map of the area. Some of the best-preserved and most notable
monuments include the impressive Arch of Septimus Severus
-a construction designed to celebrate Roman victory over
the Parthinians - and the former atrium of the House of the Vestal
Virgins, and the Temple of Vesta. Also of note are the Temple of
Antoninus and Faustina, and the Arch of Titus, built to celebrate
Titus' destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. To the right of the arch
are stairs snaking up the Palatine Hill, through a series of
terraces to the Farnese gardens. The scented avenue, festooned with
roses and orange trees, gives way to a magnificent vista over the
Forum.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open daily from 8.30am until dusk. Closed on New
Year's Day, 1 May and Christmas Day