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Palatine Hill

Via S. Gregorio 30, Rome, Italy
06 39967700
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Ranked #55 of 534 attractions in Rome
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Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Activities: Walking
Owner description: The archaeological center of Rome contains relics of great palaces and other structures from ancient times, including the Palace of Septimus Severus,... more » Owner description: The archaeological center of Rome contains relics of great palaces and other structures from ancient times, including the Palace of Septimus Severus, the house of Augustus, the house of Livia and the Huts of Romulus. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The final piece of the triumvirate that includes the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. I would recommend seeing this last, after the Forum, as they are linked. One 12 euro ticket covers them all. Outstanding value. This is the most tranquil of the three, situated high on a hill, there are fewer tourists, and some great views of surrounding Rome... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

At one level, there isn't much to see on Palatine Hill--ruins of former palaces interspersed with trees and views of the city beyond. At a different level, the quiet of Palatine Hill the early morning we were there was both therapeutic and thought-provoking. After the hoards in the Vatican Museum at at the Papal Audience, we were pleased and soothed... More

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Axminster, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We had visited the Palatine Hill some years ago when we first took a stroll round the Roman forum, but decided this time to go in directly using the entrance in Via di S. Gregorio. It says at the entrance if I've hit 60 I can get in for free, and I have reached the sublime state of earning a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

12 euros to get in even if you dont want to visit the Collosseum. There was not an option on tickets. remember your passport if you are over 65 you have a reduction.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

A very nice and calm area in the centre of Rome. The trees and plants are lovely and it gives you a good impression of the life in ancient Rome. The attraction is directly linked to the Forum Romanum. Tip: Since buying a ticket at the Colloseum will allow you to enter at the Forum Romanum and Palatine Hill. It... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Entrance is included in the ticket to the Colosseo. The place is huge. I could only imagine what it must have been like during the peak of the Roman Empire. Well woth the visit and whilst there are large ruins keep an eye out for some of the amazing details.

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

Palatine Hill is one of my favourite places in Rome as it offers a cooling break from the maddening crowd below while being interesting in its own right. The hill offers great views of Rome, great archeological sites and tree cooled paths on which to slowly stroll along. Tip: visit Palatine first before the Forum as you can gain entry... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This suffers from the same lack of interpretation as the Forum, and the large areas fenced off without any sign of activity, but it is much less crowded and there is plenty of scope to cool off and explore. There are good views over the Forum.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Beautiful views, you can imagine what WAS there, such an enigma. The lives of the affluent, Nero, and the vital portion of the Roman Empire tht occurred at this world landmark.

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Krakow, Poland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I wasn't very impressed with it. There was a lovely garden there tho. I thought it will be much more interesting.

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