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Palatine Hill, Rome

4.6
#5 of 522 in Historic Sites in Rome
World heritage site · Ruin · Historic Site
Civilization was managed for centuries from Palatine Hill, the commercial, religious, and political center of ancient Rome. The city on top of this hill looks down upon the age-old forum from a height of about 40 m (131 ft). Once an inhospitable marshland, the area was gradually drained and then turned into a hub of the city's political and economic activities. You may want to visit more than once to see everything, so remember that your ticket is good for two days. You can access these sites only by foot over a bumpy path with stones from the ancient Roman period. You may want to rent an audio guide at a nearby booth. Put Palatine Hill and other Rome attractions into our Rome holiday planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Tours to Palatine Hill

FROM $168 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Private Tour: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Art History Walking Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $148 BOOK WITH VIATOR Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Semi-Private Tour MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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  • By Matthias W
    Having visited the Palatine Hills previously I was always sad how few things you could in fact see usually, although it has been known that spectacular sites existed, but they had not been open for a....  more »
  • By Colleen P
    An interesting array of historical ruins. Not very well lit in the Evenings so I would suggest a stroll around the area during the day.  more »
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  • By Jitender Verma
    Can be covered as a single ticket to forum
  • By Stijn Goris
    Truly an amazing monument! You must visit this place! The skip the line tour and guide were worth the money!
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