Palatine Hill, Rome

Palatine Hill Tours & Tickets

Did you know? Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome and the legendary birthplace of the city, where Romulus is said to have founded Rome in 753 BCE.

The Palatine was the most exclusive residential neighbourhood of ancient Rome, where emperors including Augustus, Tiberius, and Domitian built their palatial homes.

The word 'palace' itself derives from 'Palatium', the Latin name for the Palatine Hill, as it housed the imperial residences.

The Palatine's ruins span over 200,000 square metres, making it one of the largest archaeological complexes within Rome's ancient city centre.

You can visit the Palatine as part of a combined ticket with the Colosseum and Roman Forum, which together form the archaeological heart of ancient Rome.

The Palatine offers some of the best panoramic views across Rome, including vistas of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Capitoline Hill.

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