Forum Romanum

Forum Romanum (Foro Romano in Italian, Roman Forum in English) is a rectangular plaza (forum) surrounded by ruins of what was the center of ancient Rome. Part of it is situated on the Palatine Hill. It consists of the ruins of several government buildings and Rome's most ancient shrines and temples. Via Sacra was the main road, leading from the nearby Colosseum to Capitoline Hill. The Roman Forum has been called the most important meeting place in the world, in all history. Business, trials, elections, gladiator games, religious activities and public speeches took place here. 4.5 million tourists visit the forum yearly. Sights at the Roman Forum include the three arches (Titus, Septimus and Titus), Basilica di Massenzio. Umbilicus urbis Romae (the Navel of Rome), Regia, House of the Vestals, the Vestal Temple, Domus Tiberiana, Santa Francesca Romana (Santa Maria Nova), Basilica Aemilia, Basilica Julia, Curia Julia and the nearby Circus Maximus. Via Sacra was part of the walk for victories, that passed through all the arches. The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica di Massenzio) was the largest building in the Roman Forum. It was built in 312AD. Arch of Titus, constructed 82AD, stands on Via Sacre at the gate to Forum Romanum, opposite Colosseum. It has been inspiration for many arches of triumph, the most famous one is the Arch of Triumph in Paris. It was built by his brother to commemorate emperor Titus victories. Colosseum (Colosseo), the most famous symbol of Rome, is situated in the East end of the city center, between Forum Romanum and a busy road, Via dei Fori Imperiali. Colosseum is the ruins of an ancient elliptical amphitheater. Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built and is considered a marvel of architecture and engineering. It was built by Emperor Vespasian in 72AD and completed under his successor Titus.

Walking towards Forum Romanum Arch of Titus, constructed 82AD, stands on Via Sacre at the gate to Forum Romanum, opposite Colosseum. It has been inspiration for many arches of triumph, the most famous one is the one in Paris.It was built by his brother to commemorate emperor Titus victories. Palatine Hill, next to Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, next to Forum Romanum View from Palatine Hill towards Forum Romanum and the city center. The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica di Massenzio) was the largest building in the Roman Forum. It was built in 312AD. Centro Storico seen from the Forum. Santa Francesca Romana (Santa Maria Nova), is a church built in the 900s, just next to the Roman Forum. Colosseum seen from Forum Romanum Forum Romanum (Foro Romano in Italian, Roman forum in English) is a rectangular plaza (forum) surrounded by ruins of what was the center of ancient Rome. Part of it is situated on the Palatine Hill. It consists of the ruins of several government buildings and Rome's most ancient shrines and temples. Via Sacra was the main road, leading from the nearby Colosseum to Capitoline Hill. The Roman Forum has been called the most important meeting place in the world, in all history. Business, trials, elections, gladiator games, religious activities and public speeches took place here. 4.5 million tourists visit the forum yearly. Monument to Vittorio Emanuel II from the Forum. Forum Romanum Forum Romanum View from Forum Romanum. To the right is Santa Francesca Romana (Santa Maria Nova),  a church built in the 900s, just next to the Roman Forum. To the left are the ruins of The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. Forum Romanum (Foro Romano in Italian, Roman forum in English) is a rectangular plaza (forum) surrounded by ruins of what was the center of ancient Rome. Part of it is situated on the Palatine Hill. It consists of the ruins of several government buildings and Rome's most ancient shrines and temples. Via Sacra was the main road, leading from the nearby Colosseum to Capitoline Hill. The Roman Forum has been called the most important meeting place in the world, in all history. Business, trials, elections, gladiator games, religious activities and public speeches took place here. 4.5 million tourists visit the forum yearly. Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Museo Palatino, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Upscale areas from Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum. Circus Maximus, the ancient chariot racetrack seen from  Palatine Hill, Forum Romanum Arch of Titus, constructed 82AD, stands on Via Sacre at the gate to Forum Romanum, opposite Colosseum. It has been inspiration for many arches of triumph, the most famous one is the one in Paris.It was built by his brother to commemorate emperor Titus victories. Forum Romanum City center from PAlatine Hill. Forum Romanum seen from Palatine Hill. Forum Romanum (Foro Romano in Italian, Roman forum in English) is a rectangular plaza (forum) surrounded by ruins of what was the center of ancient Rome. Part of it is situated on the Palatine Hill. It consists of the ruins of several government buildings and Rome's most ancient shrines and temples. Via Sacra was the main road, leading from the nearby Colosseum to Capitoline Hill. The Roman Forum has been called the most important meeting place in the world, in all history. Business, trials, elections, gladiator games, religious activities and public speeches took place here. 4.5 million tourists visit the forum yearly. The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica di Massenzio) was the largest building in the Roman Forum. It was built in 312AD. House of the Vestals, Forum Romanum. This is where Pontifex Maximus, the highest priest of Rome, dwelled. View from Forum Romanum towards Santa Maria di Maggiori. View of Colosseum from Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Domus Tiberiana, Forum Romanum. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina (Templo de Antonio y Faustina), Forum Romanum. Forum Romanum Curia Julia, the House of the Roman Senate, Forum Romanum. It was built in 44 BC by Juilus Caesar. It is the most intact surviving building from the Roman era. Forum Romanum Forum Romanum The ruins of Regia, Forum Romanum. Regia, situated along Sacra Via, was the main headquarters and residence for many Roman kings, and later the highest priest. The structure in the center is the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Temple of Vesta, an ancient edifice in  Forum Romanum. It was built in Greek architecture with Corinthian marble columns. Forum Romanum Arch of Septimius Severus, Forum Romanum. Dedicated in AD 203 to commemorate the Parthian victories of Emperor Septimius Severus Ruins of the Senate, Forum Romanum. Forum Romanum Forum Romanum Forum Romanum 001 Forum Romanum 002 Santa Francesca Romana (Santa Maria Nova),  a church built in the 900s, just next to the Roman Forum. Sculpture of  Augustus Caesar, Forum Romanum. Santa Francesca Romana (Santa Maria Nova),  a church built in the 900s, just next to the Roman Forum. Forum Romanum 006 Forum Romanum 007 Forum Romanum 008 Forum Romanum 009 Forum Romanum 010 Colosseum (Colosseo), the most famous symbol of Rome, is situated in the East end of the city center, between Forum Romanum and a busy road. Colosseum is the ruins of an ancient elliptical amphitheater. Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built and is considered a marvel of architecture. It was built by Emperor Vespasian in 72AD and completed under his successor Titus. In the 21st century the structure was partially ruined because of earthquakes and stone-robbers. Colosseum, also called the Flavian Amphitheater is open to public, but the lines are long. In the ticket fee, entrance to Forum Romanum is included. Today it has close connections with the  has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church. Part of Emperor Nero's palace stood on the site, but it burned down 8 years before Colosseum was completed. 70 000 visitors could behold the raw gladiator games, and the official opening lasted for 100 days and thousands of animals were killed. Colosseum was partly financed by the gold from the plundering of the temple of Jerusalem.