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Caesar Forum, imperial forums

Visiting the Caesar Forum, you will feel the spirit of ancient Rome. And if you imagine that it was all trimmed with marble - it’s impressive! Come here at sunrise or sunset, when the sun does not burn so mercilessly, but trembling pink shadows tremble along the ancient ruins ... The impression is incredible! And the photos are beautiful!

Caesar Forum

In addition to the famous Roman Forum in Rome, there are other similar architectural ensembles - the imperial forums (Fori imperiali). These buildings were created from 54 BC by 113 AD Today, some of the ancient buildings are hidden under Fori Imperiali Avenue and the adjacent square.

Milestones in Caesar Forum History

The first imperial forum was the Caesar Forum (Italian: Foro di Cesare, Latin Forum Cæsari) - its creation dates back to 54-46 BC. A complex of architectural structures on an area of ​​170 by 75 m was created at the behest of Guy Julius Caesar. It was supposed to be a continuation of the Roman Forum. Historical documents tell of the grand equestrian statue of Caesar and the gilded bronze figure of Cleopatra, who once adorned Forum Cæsari.

Emperor Trajan completely rebuilt the forum in the 2nd century. After the fire of 283, the ruler of the Roman Empire, Diocletian rebuilt it.

Temple of Venus the Ancestor

Temple of the Ancestral Venus (Tempio di Venere Genitrice)

On the north side of the square stood the Temple of Venus the Ancestor (Tempio di Venere Genitrice). The huge structure stood on a pedestal 140 meters long and 100 meters wide. From the ancient temple today there are several Corinthian columns and an eastern cella, which for many years was part of the Christian Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana.

Silver basilica

Silver Basilica (Basilica Argentaria) and arched galleries

Near the temple of Venus was the Silver Basilica (Basilica Argentaria). In those days, it served as the exchange - money was changed in the basilica. Along Clivus Argentarius Street (Silver Slope), ruins of silver workshops and shops have been preserved.

Statue of caesar

Caesar Statue, photo by Dan Kamminga

Now the ruins of the Caesar Forum occupy a rectangular area. On its 3rd sides are arched galleries; in the center are the remains of the temple of Venus. A bronze statue of Caesar is installed on the square. This “remake” is a copy of an antique marble statue, the original of which is kept in the Senators Palace. Excavations in the forum do not stop to this day.

Working hours

Daily from 8:30 to 17-19 hours, depending on the time of year.
Weekends: January 1, May 1, December 25.

Tickets

Combined ticket - € 12 (via the Internet - € 14);
children under 17 years old - free of charge.

The ticket gives the right to visit the Imperial Forums and the Roman Forum, Palatine, Colosseum and is valid for 2 days after the first visit.

How to get there

Take line B metro to Colosseo Station;
by tram 3, 8 to the Parco Celio stop;
by bus 51, 75, 85, 87, 118, N2 - to Colloseo.

Watch the video: Imperial Fora: Introduction (November 2024).

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