Ancient Rome Mile
The Ancient Rome Mile is a self-guided walking route from the Colosseum through the historic center to the Baroque heart of the city. Free to walk. It covers 2,500 years of history on foot in one long morning.
Monument in Rome
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was the civic, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome. The ruins stretch across a valley between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. Entry is paid and shared with the Colosseum combo ticket, making it part of the same budget calculation. The Via Sacra, the Temple of Saturn, and the Arch of Septimius Severus are among the highlights. Free on the first Sunday of the month.
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Before you go
- Address
- Via Nova, 00184 Rome
- Good to know
On foot
Walks that pass through
Free and low-cost routes that stop at Roman Forum.
Nearby
More in Rome
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Piazza Venezia and Altare della Patria
The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) is a massive white marble monument on Piazza Venezia, built in honor of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy. Free to enter.
Appian Way
The Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) is the ancient Roman road leading south from the city, lined with ruins, tombs, catacombs, and cypress trees. Free to walk.
Aventine Keyhole
The Aventine Keyhole is a small bronze keyhole in the door of the Priory of the Knights of Malta on the Aventine Hill. Free.
Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori is a lively square in the historic center that hosts a daily morning market selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, spices, and street food. Free to browse.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo is a cylindrical fortress on the Tiber, originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Catacombs of San Callisto
The Catacombs of San Callisto on the Appian Way are the largest and most important Christian catacombs in Rome, stretching 20 kilometers underground on four levels with the remains of half a million early Christians. Entry is paid (guided tours only).
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