Historic site · UNESCO
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The vast Roman amphitheatre that has become the symbol of the Eternal City.
Ruins · Italy · Lazio
Palatine Hill
The hill where Rome's emperors built their palaces, with views over the Forum and Circus Maximus.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Palatine Hill matters
According to legend, Rome began here, and later emperors built their palaces on this breezy hill. Among the ruins and gardens, you can look down on the Forum on one side and the long field of the Circus Maximus on the other. It is calmer than the neighbouring sights and a great place to pause.
Talking points
- The word palace comes from the name of this hill.
- Legend places the founding of Rome on the Palatine.
- Terraces overlook both the Forum and the Circus Maximus.
- It feels quieter than the Colosseum next door.
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