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Forum of Augustus, Rome

4.7
#29 of 522 in Historic Sites in Rome
Ruin · Hidden Gem · Historic Site
Named for the founder of the Roman Empire and its first emperor, Forum of Augustus stands as an example of imperial forum architecture in the heart of the former empire. Construction of the forum, built to honor Mars and to carry out legal proceedings, began around 20 BCE. The millennia-old building remains today as ruins, including several well-preserved columns. With little information posted to explain the significance of the building, make sure to do your research or hire a tour guide to gain the full sightseeing experience. You can plan Rome trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
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FROM $147 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Rome by Golfcart private tour
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  • By Jo_and_Tom
    To see this area - you go under the street from Forumand see it as well as the Arch of Trajan. It is an active excavation site so what we saw was different than some of these photos.  more »
  • By PaulC5186
    Another fascinating place to see in Rome, one of many, sadly 4 days is just not enough to see it all.  more »
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  • By Erika De Miguel
    The most amazing thing to do in Rome! Take the time, go to buy the tickets there. Great way to really picture what the ruins looked like in ancient times. Video, sound. Astounding
  • By joe MACKEN
    did the even light show. really informative, worth the ticket price and a good start to getting the down low on the start of the empire. one thing like all Italian museum visits the language used is overly clunky, official and incomprehensible but still good.
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