Palatine Hill

Out of Rome’s seven hills, Palatine is the most famous one, as it’s believed to be the place where Romulus and Remus (Rome’s founders) were found by the she-wolf. History of this hill is full of important events and milestones. The city Rome was founded here, Caligula was assassinated in a tunnel beneath the hill and first private botanical gardens in Europe were founded in 1550. Nowadays, vast archaeological site, towering above Forum Romanum and just next to Colosseum,...

Out of Rome’s seven hills, Palatine is the most famous one, as it’s believed to be the place where Romulus and Remus (Rome’s founders) were found by the she-wolf. History of this hill is full of important events and milestones. The city Rome was founded here, Caligula was assassinated in a tunnel beneath the hill and first private botanical gardens in Europe were founded in 1550. Nowadays, vast archaeological site, towering above Forum Romanum and just next to Colosseum, displays many ruins and remains. It’s a great place to see Rome from above while relaxing under oranges or olive trees.
Forum Romanum and Palatine Hill are located next to each other and count as one admission together with Colosseum. Everyone under 18 years is for free. There are no refreshments in the area, therefore make sure you bring enough food with you, though there are few drinkable water fountains, so you can refill your bottle. If you plan to come during hot Summer months, we would recommend to visit Palatine hill over the hottest part of the day, as there are almost no shadows in Forum Romanum.
The Palatine hill tickets obtain also entry to Colosseum and Forum Romanum and are valid for two days, therefore it makes sense to visit at least two of those sights in one day.