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The Roman Forum in Rome by the Colosseum is one of the most fascinating sites in Rome. The Forum was the central area around which ancient Rome developed in which commerce, prostitution, cult, and the administration of justice took place. It is located in central Rome close to our hotel Yes Hotel Rome

The communal hearth was also located here. Within the forum you will find the remains of ancient Rome such as: “Temple of Vestaâ€? “House of the Vestalsâ€? “The Temple of Antoninus and Faustinaâ€? Basilica di Massenzio e Costantino and Arch of Titus. The temple to the Divine Julius, dedicated in 29BC to the deified Caesar the first case of political deification in Rome, it was built in a Hellenistic style, and is located in the background, towards the Vestal Virgins, “the guardians of the everlasting flame, who were the only priestesses in Romeâ€? The podiums of the temples of Caesar and the Dioscuri were often used as orators’ platforms and it is in this part of the Forum that the meetings of the comitia took place.

On the far right is the Basilica Julia built by Caesar in 54 B.C which occupies the entire south side of the Forum. When the Roman Empire fell, the Forum became forgotten, buried and was used as a cattle pasture during the middle Ages.

The Roman Forum is opened from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, On Metro Line B (Colosseo) 3 Stops from Castro Pretorio Station where Hotel Des Artistes is located.

Alternatively if you wish to have a full informative tour you can book our Roman forum Tour which also covers the Colosseum, the Trevi fountain and the Pantheon.