Tickets and visits for the roman forum
Hotels, B&B and rooms near the monument
Campitelli, the 10th rione of Rome (R. X), located in Municipio I, is one of the city’s most representative districts, situated between the Roman Forum and the Capitoline Hill. Its name probably derives from Capitolium, in reference to the Temple of the Capitoline Triad, or from Campus Telluris (field of earth).
It is the least populated rione, characterized by a strong presence of archaeological and museum sites occupying more than 60% of its territory. Major remains of ancient Rome are found here, such as the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and the Capitoline Hill, as well as the seat of the City Hall and the Capitoline Museums, located on the Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo, an architectural masterpiece.
The coat of arms of the rione, a black dragon’s head on a white background, refers to a medieval legend in which the devil, in the form of a dragon, haunted the Temple of Castor and Pollux. Despite the loss of its medieval fabric due to Fascist transformations and the construction of the Vittoriano, Campitelli remains a significant historical and cultural district.
The Roman Forum is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites of the Roman world, a remarkable opportunity to travel back in time.A full visit may take several hours to explore its countless remains and delve into the rich history of its many buildings. The Via Sacra, an ancient paved street, runs through the site […]
