Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill

The Rome audio-guided tour has you go around the Palatine hill, the legendary hill of the founding of Rome, strewn with gardens and ruins of ancient palaces.

The cradle of Rome

Considered the cradle of Rome, the Palatine hill is, according to mythology, the place where the she-wolf is said to have taken in Romulus and Remus. It is also on this central hill, dominating the Forum by some forty metres, that the emperors established their residences. One wanders today among the ruins of former palaces, baths and monumental constructions, in the midst of peaceful gardens offering beautiful views over the city. Away from the bustle, the Palatine allows one to discover the vestiges of imperial Rome in complete tranquillity. To visit it, one can opt for a combined access bringing together the Roman Forum, the Palatine and the Colosseum, generally less crowded at the ticket offices of the hill and which avoids queuing again at the other sites.

What there is to see

The Palatine hill invites one to stroll among the ruins of the imperial palaces, the baths and the gardens, with beautiful views over the Forum and the city. The legendary cradle of Rome, it offers a peaceful visit away from the crowds. It is an ideal stage to breathe and contemplate ancient Rome in complete serenity.

Practical information

The Palatine hill is in the heart of ancient Rome, dominating the Roman Forum. The visit is generally subject to a charge and often offered in combined access with the Forum and the Colosseum, according to hours to be checked on site.

Why is the Palatine the cradle of Rome?

According to the legend, it is on this hill that the she-wolf took in Romulus and Remus, at the origin of the founding of the city.

What can one see on the Palatine hill?

The ruins of the palaces of the emperors, baths and gardens, with beautiful views over the Forum and the city.