Palatine Hill

Top 1% of attractions in Rome
9/10

15 expert reviews

“Built by Domitian and erroneously referred to since the 19th century as the "stadium," this was in fact a sunken garden that created a terrace on the slopes of the hill.”

– Fodor's

Fodor's Fodor's
"Just beyond the Arch of Titus, the Clivus Palatinus gently rises to the heights of the Colle Palatino (Palatine Hill)—the oldest inhabited site in Rome." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"When it came to cremating Caesar, purchasing a harlot for the night, or sacrificing a naked victim, the Roman Forum was the place to be." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The Roman Forum was ancient Rome's showpiece centre, a grandiose district of marble-clad temples, proud basilicas and vibrant public spaces." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Sandwiched between the Roman Forum and the Circo Massimo, the Palatino (Palatine Hill) was ancient Rome's most exclusive neighbourhood." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The main entrance to the Roman Forum." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Walk up the Palatine hill to view the ruins of lavish imperial palaces and make an appointment for a walk through the House of Augustus. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"On this hill, where Romulus and Remus were found, Domitian built his imperial palace." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The monumental door of the Roman agora was completed in 2 A.D. thanks to the subsidies firstly of Julius Caesar, and then of Augustus." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Palatine Hill was home to an early Roman settlement and had major significance for the city's history." Full review
Departures Departures
"A number of the most famous Roman monuments have recently received a revamp thanks to a number of the country’s fashion houses." Full review
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