Travel Tip - The Roman Forum

The City of Rome is a living, breathing museum, and it’s hard to walk around Rome’s historic center without tripping over one ruin or another, but by far the city’s most important archeological area is the Roman Forum.

The forum was the center of public life in ancient Rome, and the main spot for political, religious and commercial activity. Unfortunately, the city’s long and turbulent history has not been kind to these ruins, so it takes a bit of imagination to imagine the forum in all its bygone glory, a task made all the easier and more enriching if you read up on Roman life prior to your visit.

The forum is located in the valley between the city’s four centric hills and right next to the Coliseum.