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Palatine Hill

Rome, Italy

It is considered the place where Romulus founded Rome in 753 BC, making it the oldest settlement.

One of the seven hills of Rome, considered the place where Romulus founded the city in 753 BC. It was the original settlement site in ancient Rome, and later became the residence of emperors. On the hill are the remains of imperial palaces, villas, and gardens, including the Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia. It also offers panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. It is a large archaeological area.

• Visit time: 2 h
• Opening hours: Mar 16–24 08:30–17:30 · Mar 25–Aug 31 08:30–19:15 · Sep 01–30 08:30–19:00 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
• Local name: Colle Palatino

How long does it take to visit Palatine Hill?

Plan about 2 h.

Nearby

• Arch of Titus — 190 m
• Roman Forum — 260 m
• Arch of Constantine — 300 m
• Arch of Janus — 360 m
• Circus Maximus — 390 m
• Column of Phocas — 400 m

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