Location: Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
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10 Historic Sites in Piazza Venezia / Ancient City That You Shouldn't Miss
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Domus Tiberiana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ChiefGuru - Decatur, United States
The successor of Emperor Augustus Caesar, first Roman Emperor (born Gaius Octavius Thurinus), Emperor Tiberius (second Roman Emperor, reigning 14 - 37 A.D.) wanted something more grand that Augustus' collection of homes and built the Palace of Tiberius (a huge complex) on the West side of Palatine Hill (one of the seven hills of Rome) and facing Capital Hill (another of the seven hills of Rome). The Place is located above the House of the Vestal Virgins. Of course, with fires and other damage, the Place required modifications. The existing foundation dates to Nero. With its various transformations and expansions, this Palace would have been the principal Roman imperial residence for Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero (in the early part of his reign). After Nero's death, Vespasian (reigned 69-79 A.D.), in an attempt to dissociate himself from the excesses of Nero, avoided the palace. His son, Domitian, was responsible for the grandest expansion of palace buildings and built over much of what was distinctive from Nero's reign. Very little is known about its design and phases because it is still buried beneath the Farnese Gardens, laid out in the 16th century by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. What remains visible of the Palace is still wonderful. The structure is multi-story (4 levels) with tiered balconies and large arched entry ways / windows. These lead into large vaulted chambers. This historically significant complex should be enjoyed when visiting the Forum.
2. Palatine Hill
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4.5 based on 24,994 reviews
The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals.
Reviewed By genie26c - Plymouth, United Kingdom
I would certainly advise pre-booking your tickets, or join a group tour to avoid the very long queues and group tours get to use a separate entrance too, which makes it even easier. We'd just been on an express tour of the Colosseum with 'Tour in the City' and wanted to see the Palentine Hill and Forum as well (your Colosseum ticket includes entry to Palentine Hill and Forum) so our Colosseum guide was able to arrange for us go with another tour company that they are affiliated with ('Fun Tours'), which meant we were able to get into the Palentine Hill/Forum and also tag onto that tour too - which was really informative and didn't take too long, maybe about 45 mins. Then we were left to our own devices. The Palentine Hill is surprisingly tranquil and has some beautiful views. it wasn't crowded and it was nice to simply walk about and take in the scenery and history of everything at our own pace. Thoroughly enjoyed it here and if we'd been a bit more organised, it would have been nice to bring refreshments/food and find a quiet place to sit and have a picnic.
3. Colle Capitolino
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4.5 based on 357 reviews
The political and religious center of ancient Rome, this is the smallest, but the most famous, of the Seven Hills of Rome, which features the Senate.
Reviewed By JohnSt_2 - The Hague, The Netherlands
We visited the Capitoline Hill several times, to enter the musei capitolini and to enjoy the view over the forum romanum from here. What a stunning view! Especially on a clear sunny day you can see the monuments very well and identify the buildings with the help of a guide book. Some tours start here to prepare for a visit to the forum and a string of groups can be seen in the course of the day. There is a cafettaria to the right of the capitolini museum entrance, around the corner after fifteen meters or so, second floor. There is excellent coffee/cappuccino here, very nice pastry and some sandwiches. Its free terrace again provides an excellent view of the north western side, including at some distance the St. Peter’s dome. Enjoy!
4. Casa delle Vestali
5. Arco di Settimio Severo
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Among the best preserved monuments of the Roman Forum.
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States
This arch spanning the Via Sacra commemorates the acquisition of new territory and for the victory over the Parti. The arch covered in marble and decorated with many relief panels that depict the important moments of the campaign. On the Foro Romano side, above the arch is a small statue of Mars flanked by two statues of winged victory.
6. House of Augustus
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By U879EVstever
On the SUPER pass I was able to visit the Domus Augustus which was truly amazing. For me the best part was on the second floor seeing the relatively small chamber that served as Augustus' private study. I imagined him sitting in there planning the future of the Roman Empire. The frescoes have held up surprisingly well for over 2000 years.
7. Tempio di Antonino e Faustina
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Tempio di Antonino e Faustina was built in the mid second century by emperor Antoninus Pius to honour his wife Faustina. It was also dedicated in his honour after his death and deification, hence the two names of the temple. It later was converted into a Christian church. Worth stopping by and having a look. It's in the Roman Forum. You can look at it from the outside as entry is not allowed.
