Roman Forum, Rome

Amazing to see all the history of the Roman forum. The lines are fairly short compared to other local historical sites but in the summer months it gets hot! Be sure to bring plenty of water and a hat to protect from the sun! The staff was very friendly and accommodating especially as my wife was pregnant.

Magnificent architectures and sculptures. Definitely a must see in Rome. The tour can take 1-2 hours. It's highly advised to buy the combined tickets(Colosseum and Roman Forum) online to avoid the long queue. However be careful of the guys who are offering free brackets, they are scammers and will try to scam you money once you accept their bracelets. Simply ignore them is the best action.

It's a must see attraction in Rome if you are into Roman architecture and history. Pretty crowded if the weather is good, but it's a large enough area that you can still make your way around. I recommend using a different audio guide than Rick Steves, which was free, but sparing in details. Perhaps pay for the one they have there... Allow at least two hours possibly three if you're into this type of thing.

This is the birthplace of Roman civilization, the seat of centuries of Roman government and the death place of both the Roman Republic and the man who finished it off. Bring your own shade and water and a fresh pair of legs. Do not expect to find Cicero's hands, the platform to which they were nailed or the building in which the platform was located, though. The ruins of the Senate building in the Forum are ancient but apparently not that ancient. Hands down it is one of the highlights of Rome, nonetheless.

Um. This is by far my new favourite part of Rome. That's saying something right? The Roman Forum is the reason for Rome. Lol. It sits below the "normal" ground level for good reason. It's incredible to stand in the middle of ruins and literally gaze up at the centuries of growth surrounding this once thriving metropolis. It can't be missed. There's 3 different levels of difficulty on paths for walking through so even if you're a little wobbly, you can probably take the green (easy) route to get around this magical place. I think my kids would have enjoyed this very much! Tip: The Roman Forum offers the very best view of the Colosseum. Don't miss it!