Roman Forum, Rome

Lovely setting, much more to look around than the Colosseum and the queue was far shorter. The information is educational, informative, and interesting. There is lots to look at and see with some great views of the rest of Rome as well. Took some fun pictures and there were places to sit and have a bite to eat to (provided you bring your own). Spent about 5 hours there and was worth the time.

Incredible place... if you only have one day in Rome (I sure hope you don't!), then you should definitely come here. So much history and it's really fascinating when you learn about what happened here. I would advise getting a tour for this section of Rome, as it helps to understand the buildings much better. We are against using tours, but for this place, you really should pay for one. Try to use the official tours though and don't get ripped off by third party tours who have zero knowledge.

It’s part of the palatine hill area which is one entrance ticket. Amazing area which lots to discover. Amazing nature and perfect for a pleasant walk. So much history at one place. Great thing they have everywhere free well water available which keeps you going. Go when it’s not too hot.

This place is massive! It's easy to find yourself wandering around ancient ruins and suddenly several hours have gone by. We took a tour of the Colosseum and it ended with a brief overview of the forum. From there we figured it would be a brief walk around and then we could get lunch but a brief walk through a garden revealed a whole new section to explore. This happened a few times as we walked around. Overall I would say it's best to go without a map and just go wherever looks interesting... It definitely makes it feel more like exploration which goes well with the sites.

Full of history. When you visit this place, you really understand how powerful was the Roman empire. It is also a testimony of the transition from roman polytheism to Christian transition, as you can see ancients temples recycled to Christian churches. Advice: take water, use caps and be there early as it can be very hot, even during spring and there is very few shady places.