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Roman Forum

Piazza Santa Maria Nova 53, 00186 Rome, Italy
As featured in 3 days in Rome
Ranked #25 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 1080 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Activities: Walking
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Southbury, Connecticut
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This is a fascinating and overwhelming site. I would not recommend the audio tour. It is not well organized and very difficult to follow. Also, try to avoid the heat of the day as there is very little shade so can be unpleasant. Be sure and read up on this site before you visit. More

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Basking Ridge, NJ
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

You need a guide book or private tour to really appreciate what you are seeing. There is currently a wonderful temporary exhibit on the history of glass for art and pottery there right now until 2013. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Tour guides will start yumoffmhgh for a reason - the magnificent view but once you take it in - round out your photo opps with some flower photos amongst the ruins and some the more unique shots! The post card sales folks are more determined here so make your deals remembering its almost $2 us to send them to the... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Anytime of the year this place is a great place to visit!!!!!Remember this place was around 4 century BC!!!!!So when in Roman go back in time and you will think you in the 4 century BC More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We didn't really go in & walked through it, as my friends & I had limited time to explore Rome, but it's definitely worth it, only if you're into history .. If not, you can google about it to know the story .. More

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Boca Raton, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We stumbled into this place 5 yrs ago, it was totally open and great place to walk though after the Coliseum. But this time, this Old Roman city is fenced and there is entrance fee to get in. Good time to go to Italy to visit all museums is when culture week there. All entrances are free. Except for churches,... More

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Tucson, Arizona
2 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This along with the nearby Colosseum really gives you an appreciation of the grandness and power of ancient Rome. Use your imagination, walk through and picture the bustling beautiful forum around you. The surrounding area with newer buildings is lovely as well. More

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Szekesfehervar, Hungary
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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The Roman Forum is well worth visiting, especially for history enthusiasts. If you're not into history like me, make sure you research on the place first so you could really appreciate it. Otherwise it would just be a bunch of ruins. Bring bottled water, sunglasses or umbrella if you're visiting during summer because this is an open area. More

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Laramie, Wyoming
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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My only complaint about this place is the signage. (I also don't like that me and my partner nearly gave ourselves twisted ankles tripping over uneven cobblestones, but these are, probably, the original flat stones, so I can't really complain about that!) The signage. So, I knew where one toilet was - at an entrance - but despite having a... More

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denizli
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

we were in roman forum last week and we bought a tour to see around, almost all buildings are collepsed and the guide could just show the imaginery pictures from the past, after colloseum, florence and venice it is not worth to lose time. More

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