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Discover the best things to do in Rome with our expert travel guide. From must-see attractions to hidden gems, we'll show you how to experience the city like a local. With insider tips on the best restaurants, tours, and activities, our guide has everything you need to make the most of your Rome vacation.

Rome is without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world ; every year millions of tourists come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture .

Rome is an enchanting city where you'll discover a romantic blend of culture and history spiced up with a vibrant street and nightlife. Add in to the mix delicious gastronomy and excellent Italian wines, and you have an inspiring and beautiful destination that our Rome travel guide will help you make the most of.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The beauties of Rome sprawl across its landscape and are a compelling blend of the ancient with the Renaissance. Classically imposing are the Colosseum and the Roman Forum while the austere exterior of the Pantheon belies its stunning interior. St Peter's Square and Basilica are Renaissance masterpieces while gloriously ornate fountains and statues greet you at every twist and turn of the city's streets.

The most iconic example is Salvi's Trevi Fountain. Dominating the small cobbled avenue in which it sits, this fountain is an outrageous example of over-the-top Baroque sculpture, and is immediately recognisable from its appearance in classic films such as ' Three Coins in a Fountain ' and Federico Fellini's screen masterpiece, ' La Dolce Vita '.

When you enter Rome 's churches, cathedrals, museums, and galleries you'll find awe-inspiring paintings and sculptures that cover all the eras and great names of Western art. These range from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling to frescoes by Raphael and paintings that show the skill of Caravaggio to the glorious fountains of Bernini. A trip to Rome , though, encompasses much more than a stroll through art and architecture. Sipping a coffee or aperitif in street cafes, or enjoying a glass of beer while you take in the vistas from terraces and piazzas are just as much a part of the tourist experience in this most romantic of cities.

It's easy to while away a whole day in The Vatican City, west of the River Tiber. When you do, you're entering the world's smallest state. Cross the Tiber and pass the imposing might of the Castel Sant'Angelo before entering the Vatican along the Via Della Conciliazione. At the end, the vastness of St. Peter's Square with its grand Bernini colonnade and central obelisk opens up before you.

Across the square is St. Peter's Basilica topped by the tallest dome in the world. Taking the stairs or elevator to the viewing gallery is a must for splendid views of the Eternal City.

While it's easy to fill a visit to Rome with the cultural wonders found in every guidebook, it also has a secret side . Some of the city's population of wild cats live pampered lives at the Torre Argentina excavation site, happily posing for the cameras of passers-by while the French-style gardens of Doria Pamphili near the Trastevere district are often overlooked by visitors. The final resting place of the English Romantics , Shelley and Keats is in Rome. They lie in the beautiful Protestant cemetery on Via Caio Cestio. With its grand marble monuments, it provides a peaceful respite from the city bustle.

What is the best time of year to visit Rome?

Rome is a popular tourist destination right around the year so use our travel tips to help plan your visit. In August, many locals take their vacations and head to the coast, so although the city is quieter be prepared for some neighbourhood shops and restaurants to be closed. Easter's Holy Week is always a busy period so booking your hotel well in advance is advisable.

With most museums closed on Mondays, the Vatican museums closed on Sundays, and the city filling up with short-break visitors every weekend, be flexible with your travel plans and visit from Tuesday to Friday. Not only museums and visitor attractions, but cafes and restaurants will be slightly less crowded.

What is the weather and climate like in Rome?

Try and avoid the summer months when temperatures rarely dip below 30°C. In contrast, the ideal months for getting the most out of Rome's cafes and terraces are April, May, September, and October. To really beat the crowds, though, think about visiting during the winter months. You'll need a warm coat and probably an umbrella, but temperatures never dip below freezing.

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A virtual tour of Rome, Italy

The Eternal City… From its legendary beginnings through the glories and cruelties of Ancient Rome, to the art and architecture of the Renaissance and beyond, this is a city you never get tired of exploring, whether it’s on a virtual tour of Rome or a planned real-life trip to Italy.

View across Trajan's market and column to the buildings and domes of Rome, Italy - experience more with a virtual tour of Rome

And from the chance to make some virtual museum visits as well as virtual Rome tours introducing you to the city, not to mention being able to travel back in time to Ancient Rome, you’re not short of armchair travel inspiration.

For more ideas of things to do in Rome with kids when you’re planning a family holiday, check out my top picks

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Virtual tour of Rome

Several companies have made virtual Rome tour videos, using 360 videos and some VR technology – mostly covering the city’s highlights so you can pick the one whose commentary you prefer.

This 360-degree video tour from You Visit lets you pick your own sights and attractions, or you can simply let it play through.

Otherwise try this virtual tour of Rome lasting less than five minutes while this slightly longer tour is designed to be experienced using VR headsets, although you can also watch the 360-degree video on YouTube.

Virtual Rome sights

If you prefer to flick through Rome’s key sites at your own pace, the Google Arts & Culture project has a slideshow of some of the city’s highlights including more background.

It’s not interactive beyond that, so if you’re looking for more of a virtual Rome tour of some of the museums, scroll down.

Ancient Rome

Alternatively you can step back in time to discover Rome as it once was – a sight which you can only see virtually these days, with the Rome Reborn initiative.

Designed to be viewed on computers and VR headsets, you can explore the ancient city with computer reconstructions of the buildings and monuments, accompanied by a commentary from experts.

The free trial is over but you can still pay to explore sites like the Roman Forum . Still cheaper than a plane ticket, and a great introduction if you’re planning a city break in Rome.

Rome Street art

While Rome’s historic attractions are one of its biggest draws, there are plenty of modern temptations among the ancient.

Take a street art tour to discover some of the more recent artworks adorning the Eternal City – there are two to try: click here or here .

Virtual Rome art & culture

Take a walk through the Sistine chapel, wander Trajan’s markets or marvel at the roof of the Pantheon, all from the virtual comfort of your armchair.

Google’s arts and culture project is another great place to start to check out some of Rome’s landmarks and museums – you can see the complete set here as well as those which more detailed virtual tours to scroll for more but here are some of the highlights.

View of the Colosseum in Rome against a blue sky, with a tree in shot - the ultimate virtual bucket list experiences

Take a virtual tour of the Colosseum – you’re limited as to how much you can see inside, but there are several options to explore the exterior online.

Take your first view from the sky , looking down onto the remains of the structure, built to seat 80,000 people, with this 360-degree aerial view.

Then soak up the sight of the world’s largest amphitheatre in the Italian sun before getting a little closer to the structure . Finally head inside to get a closer glimpse of the Colosseum’s interior .

Trevi fountain

The legend says that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you’ll return to Rome – throwing two or three should also bring you love and marriage.

While you can’t lob a Euro into the water virtually, you can still get a look at the largest Baroque fountain in the city – and be secretly thankful you don’t have to battle the crowds.

The Pantheon

This former Roman temple, now a Catholic church, is famous for both its dome – still the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, 2,000 years after it was built – and for the oculus, the opening to the sky in the centre of it. This 360-degree video lets you look up at the famous ceiling and imagine the building soaring overhead.

Roman Forum

Take a look down into the remains of the Roman Forum , once the heart of Ancient Rome.

The ruins of the buildings and temples in the Roman Forum, one of the places to explore on a virtual tour of Rome

Trajan’s Market

While most visitors flock to the Roman Forum, the Mercati di Traiano is another fascinating spot to wander around, and you can get a virtual tour of Rome’s Trajan’s Market too. The Google arts and culture tour is more detailed than some of the other better-known historic sites, letting you virtually walk through as well as exploring some of the objects on display.

Even better is the museum’s own virtual tour – you need flash player to make this work – which lets you virtually wander through the halls before heading outside.

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is only one part of the Vatican Museums Virtual Tour that you can take but it’s easily one of the highlights – watching online, you can see as much detail as you’d like in the chapel , and there’s no fast-moving queue to shuttle you out too quickly either.

The Vatican museums currently have 360-degree video tours of seven different rooms , including the astonishing art work of Raphael’s Rooms.

There’s also an impressive virtual tour of St Peter’s Basilica letting you see the famous church’s details but also giving an impression of the soaring grandeur of the nave.

Capitoline Museum

Take a virtual tour of Rome’s Musei Capitolini, the art museum set on top of the Campidoglio hill. The museum has its own virtual tour (using flash) where you can wander through the halls as well as looking around the Campidoglio square as well.

Or try the Google Arts and Culture tour which gives you a little more detail, so you can look at some of the pieces on display inside the museum.

Museo dell’Ara Pacis virtual tour

The huge altar of the Ara Pacis might not be Rome’s best known sculpture, but it’s perfect for a virtual tour. The museum itself has its own 360-degree video to help you look around.

Or Google Arts and Culture has another virtual tour allowing you to see close up, along with some history about the inspiration behind the 2,000-year-old altar celebrating the military campaigns of Augustus.

Teatro dell’Opera in Rome

Step inside the opera house to take a look around, hear from its director and get a glimpse of performances.

Other virtual Rome museums

Discover ancient mosaics and Roman statues in the Centrale Montemartini , a museum set in an older power station.

Explore more relics of Ancient Rome as you learn about Roman culture at the Museo della Civilta Romana .

Learn more about a very different emperor at Rome’s Museo Napoleonico , dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Get a view from Rome’s old walls at the Museo della Mura .

Check out some modern art at Rome’s Museo Carlo Bilotti in the Villa Borghese, including works by Andy Warhol.

Check out my guide to Italy with kids to help plan your trip

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Take a virtual tour of Rome, Italy with some of the best videos, VR tours and virtual museum tours. There's even a chance to travel virtually back to ancient Rome, as well as getting to see the Sistine Chapel without the views, along with the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and more.

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If you’re a reg­u­lar read­er of this site, you’re like­ly famil­iar with the sim­u­la­tion hypoth­e­sis , the idea that con­scious expe­ri­ence is noth­ing more than a com­put­er pro­gram. This con­cept has many sci-fi impli­ca­tions, from Matrix -like sce­nar­ios to the rad­i­cal idea that every­thing in the uni­verse is soft­ware, run by incom­pre­hen­si­ble beings who might as well be gods. One of the more plau­si­ble ver­sions sug­gests that we are liv­ing in an “ances­tor sim­u­la­tion,” designed by future human soci­eties to recre­ate their past.

Pre­sum­ably, sim­u­lat­ed ances­tors would cre­ate their own ances­tor sim­u­la­tions and so on, ad infini­tum . There’s no way to know where on the con­tin­u­um we fall, but wher­ev­er it is, ances­tor sim­u­la­tions are on the way… maybe. They’re rudi­men­ta­ry at the moment, con­sist­ing of immer­sive video games and VR recre­ations of ancient cities.

Each iter­a­tion, how­ev­er, is bet­ter than the last, as we have seen in the case of Rome Reborn (or Rome Reborn®), a 3D dig­i­tal mod­el­ing project designed to recre­ate the city’s archi­tec­ture as it was in 320 CE, through expert ren­der­ings informed by archi­tec­tur­al his­to­ri­ans and “vir­tu­al archae­ol­o­gists” like Dr. Bernard Frisch­er , pro­fes­sor emer­i­tus at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Vir­ginia .

Back in a 2012 Open Cul­ture post , Matthias Rasch­er explained the sig­nif­i­cance of this year, “when Rome’s pop­u­la­tion had reached its peak (about one mil­lion) and the first Chris­t­ian church­es were being built.” His­to­ri­ans will also rec­og­nize 320 as fol­low­ing direct­ly on the heels of the Dona­tion of Con­stan­tine that gave the city to the Pope. We can tour the vir­tu­al streets of this rapid­ly chang­ing ancient city, though the bur­geon­ing pop­u­la­tion is nowhere in evi­dence. Noth­ing moves, grows, or changes in Rome Reborn. In that sense it is still like so many pre­vi­ous rep­re­sen­ta­tions of antiq­ui­ty.

Now in ver­sion 3.0, Rome Reborn began as a 3D mod­el in 2007, and was first owned by the Regents of the Uni­ver­si­ty of Cal­i­for­nia. It now oper­ates, under the aus­pices of the Uni­ver­si­ty of Vir­ginia, as a pri­vate com­pa­ny called Fly­over Zone. They have oth­er such dig­i­tal recre­ations in their prod­uct line, includ­ing “Athens Reborn ® , Hadri­an’s Vil­la Reborn ® , Baal­bek Reborn ® , Egypt Reborn ® , and His­tor­i­cal Games ® .” Rome Reborn’s design­er, Dani­la Logi­nov, has released increas­ing­ly detailed pro­mos of the project over the years, and you can see these many videos here.

To ful­ly expe­ri­ence this sim­u­lat­ed Rome, you’ll need a Vir­tu­al Real­i­ty head­set. The third ver­sion of the 3D mod­el has been made pub­licly avail­able. “You can immerse your­self in the ancient city and even enter into some of its most famous build­ings while lis­ten­ing to the com­men­tary of high­ly qual­i­fied experts,” the Rome Reborn site promis­es . Famous build­ings one might explore include the Roman forum and the Basil­i­ca of Max­en­tius. It is not an expe­ri­ence based in real­ism. In some of the sim­u­la­tions “you can opt for a whirl­wind   fly­over tour  of the city,” notes Meilan Sol­ly at Smith­son­ian .

This rough­ly two-hour tour is like noth­ing any ancient Roman ever expe­ri­enced. “Com­par­a­tive­ly, the two site vis­its place users in the driver’s seat,” Sol­ly writes, “afford­ing them free­dom to roam through recon­struct­ed streets and halls.” It’s not quite the stuff of a sim­u­lat­ed uni­verse just yet, but it may not be too far in the future before Rome Reborn® ful­ly lives up to its name. Learn more about ancient Rome, cir­ca 320 CE, in the videos here, and learn more about Rome Reborn at their offi­cial site .

Relat­ed Con­tent:

Explore Ancient Athens 3D, a Dig­i­tal Recon­struc­tion of the Greek City-State at the Height of Its Influ­ence

An Ani­mat­ed Recon­struc­tion of Ancient Rome: Take A 30-Minute Stroll Through the City’s Vir­tu­al­ly-Recre­at­ed Streets

French Illus­tra­tor Revives the Byzan­tine Empire with Mag­nif­i­cent­ly Detailed Draw­ings of Its Mon­u­ments & Build­ings: Hagia Sophia, Great Palace & More

Josh Jones  is a writer and musi­cian based in Durham, NC. Fol­low him at  @jdmagness

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While it looks great, I don’t believe it’s accu­rate. Rome was built on hills, not flat land.

I do agree, Rome was built on hills and not flat land.

This web­site is absolute trash maybe you should upgrade to the um, you know 2022 style! I’m not 77 bro I’m try­ing to learn as an 11-year-old not to go back to 1709. pls pls pls pls pls pls pls upgrade this place is absolute trash! trash trash trash trash!!!

Why not make a real dig­i­tal twin based on actu­al pho­to’s and videos. Nowa­days there is great soft­ware with ai to cre­ate a more real expe­ri­ence.

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Are you fascinated by the rich history of ancient rome and have always dreamed of visiting its iconic landmarks? Rome reborn offers you the chance to experience the glory of the ancient city in a virtual reality tour. The rome reborn vr project is a digital reconstruction of rome within the aurelian walls as it appeared in 320 ad.

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Key features of rome reborn, explore the roman forum, flight over ancient rome, the 8 days that made rome, the colosseum and its exterior, the interior of the basilica of maxentius, the pantheon a timeless masterpiece, the capitoline hill, book virtual tour.

the rome reborn vr project is a paid virtual reality experience that allows users to explore the ancient city of rome. Developed since 1997 the project consists of apps and videos that transport users back in time to see the city at its peak

the rome reborn vr project offers users a unique virtual experience of rome. With the ability to roam freely in the virtual environment users can explore iconic landmarks such as the circus maximus arch of constantine coloss of the sun colosseum basilica of maxentius pantheon and capitoline hill. The project is fully immersive allowing users to experience the ancient city as if they were actually there.

take a virtual tour of the roman forum one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient rome. The roman forum was the center of political legal and social activity in the city and was the site of many famous speeches and debates.

get a bird’ s eye view of ancient rome with the flight over ancient rome feature in the rome reborn vr project. This feature allows users to fly over the city and get a stunning view of its iconic landmarks from above.

discover the key moments in the history of ancient rome in the 8 days that made rome feature. Learn about the pivotal moments that shaped the city and made it the powerful empire it once was.

experience the grandeur of the colosseum one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient rome. Explore the exterior of the colosseum which was once the largest amphitheater in the world and marvel at its sheer size and beauty.

take a virtual tour of the interior of the basilica of maxentius a large monumental building located in the heart of ancient rome. The basilica of maxentius was once one of the most important buildings in the city and its interior is a masterpiece of ancient roman architecture.

explore the pantheon one of the bestpreserved buildings from ancient rome. The pantheon is a testament to the architectural prowess of the ancient romans and is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient architecture.

the capitoline hill is one of the seven hills of rome and one of the most historic sites in the city. It is the location of the capitoline museums which house an impressive collection of ancient art and sculptures as well as the magnificent piazza del campidoglio designed by michelangelo. The hill was also the site of the temple of jupiter optimus maximus one of the largest temples in ancient rome and the roman senate.

rome reborn offers a unique opportunity to explore ancient rome through virtual reality. Visitors can use vr headsets to travel back in time and experience the city as it was in the past. This immersive experience is designed to bring the history and culture of ancient rome to life and is a mustvisit for anyone interested in roman history and archaeology.

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Spend a fascinating hour in the company of Through Eternity guide and practising archaeologist Luca, and discover ancient Rome’s most iconic monument through the eyes of an expert. On our virtual tour of the Colosseum you’ll be immersed in the bloody games that lit up the amphitheatre nearly 2,000 years ago. Discover how the deadly spectacles of life and death that took place there were wildly popular, and get inside the minds of the ancient Romans who watched the gore with grim fascination. Recreating a day at the games, we’ll learn who the gladiators were and what happened when they stepped onto the sands of the arena. We'll also be going behind the scenes down into the dark world of the Colosseum's underground, where slaves toiled in hellish conditions to make the games a reality. Thanks to Luca's spellbinding narration and spectacular imagery, our immersive webinar will bring antiquity’s greatest monument to life from the comfort of your own home. Join us today! If the day of the week or start time of this group tour doesn't work for you, please email us at [email protected] to arrange a suitable alternative date.

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  • Discover the history of the Colosseum
  • Relive a day at the ancient games
  • Learn who the gladiators really were
  • Explore the Colosseum's underground and upper levels

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Meet your guide: luca.

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Hi! My name is Luca and I was born in Rome 43 years ago. At the age of 17 I set off for the United States for my senior year of High School in Milwaukee, WI. Back in Italy, I went on to college and got a master's degree in archaeology. My work as an archaeologist took me all over Italy, and even to Egypt! 10 years ago I earned my tour guide qualification, and decided to join the Through Eternity team. I have been taking visitors around Rome ever since, trying to inspire them and give them an unforgettable experience of the Eternal City. I hope I’ll be able to get back to it soon when all this is over!

What Exactly is a Through Eternity Virtual Tour?   

The world of travel might be on hold right now, but just because we're all staying at home to help the world overcome a common enemy doesn't mean we have to put our wanderlust on the back burner. Frustrated with not being able to get our travel fix, we decided to transform our award-winning tours into immersive virtual experiences, meaning you can still explore Italy’s spectacular archaeological sites and jaw-dropping museums from the comfort of your own home.

* Please note that the booking times are in US Eastern Standard Time and Rome, Italy CET is 6 hours ahead *

Fun and informative , our virtual tours take the form of online  real-time presentations  led by our  expert guides . Combining videos, high-definition photos and more, our guides will be sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with you on these interactive walkthroughs of Italy’s most fascinating sites. The  live format  of our virtual tours means you’ll be able to ask your guide anything you wish, just like on a normal tour. We really believe it's the next best thing to being here!

As a sign of our gratitude to those who are on the front line fighting the Coronavirus, we would be more than happy to invite all first responders , health workers and NHS workers to join our Virtual Tours for free.

Please note that the proceeds from our online tours go directly to our guides, providing them with a valuable lifeline in these tough times for the world of travel. Thank you for your support!  

Relive a Day at the Roman Games and Discover the Secrets of the Arena

Join Luca to discover the fascinating history of the Colosseum: learn how the massive amphitheatre was constructed on the site of the hated emperor Nero’s Golden House, and the massive slave labour that made its construction possible. Relive the extraordinary inaugural games that lasted 100 days, and discover how the games would continue here for fully five centuries as a key guarantor of social cohesion in the Imperial capital.

Get ready to relive an entire day at the games: from the gruesome wild animal hunts that brought north-African hippos and lions to the verge of extinction to the spectacle of criminals being fed to the beasts in bizarre re-enactments of ancient myths, Roman bloodlust knew no bounds. But the highlight of the games for any ancient Roman was of course the gladiator battles that pitted armed combatants against one another in brutal but highly choreographed duels to the death. 

Walk in the Virtual Footsteps of the Gladiators onto the Arena Floor

On your virtual tour of the Colosseum with Luca you'll find out everything you could want to know about the gladiators: discover where they came from and how they lived in the spartan surroundings of gladiator schools. Learn about their punishing training regimes under the watchful guide of their lanista , and how they were a lot chubbier than Russell Crowe. We'll also be recreating the intense drama of their mortal combats on the sands of the arena, and discovering what happened to the winners and the losers - hint: it involved a giant mace.

Explore the Dark World of the Colosseum's Underground 

Explore the Colosseum’s various levels. Learn how where you sat depended on who you were, from the ringside Imperial box and the areas reserved for senators and Vestal Virgins to the nosebleed seats reserved for women and slaves at the very top of the amphitheatre.

We’ll also be taking a virtual journey down into the dark world of the Colosseum’s underground Hypogeum . This dark warren of tunnels and cells that were hidden beneath the arena floor is perhaps the most atmospheric part of the whole amphitheatre. It was here that gladiators and beasts awaited their turn on the arena above. Learn about the ingenious elevators that winched them upwards, and the backbreaking labour of the slaves who made the games possible.

If you’re frustrated about not being able to get to Rome right now, we believe our immersive virtual Colosseum tour with Luca is the next best thing. Discover the secrets of the extraordinary ancient amphitheatre with us today!

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My family and I toured the Colosseum with Luca as our guide while we were in Rome in July 2018. When I saw that he was offering virtual tours during the Pandemic, I signed up my entire office to enjoy his tour. Each of us thoroughly enjoyed Luca's virtual tour and his remarkable way of bringing excitement and engagement even into a virtual tour. Even though I toured the Colosseum with Luca in 2018, his ability to use additional media with his virtual tour allowed him to delve deeper into the history and culture that was ancient Rome and the Colosseum. Beacuse of Luca's training and active archeology in Rome, he brings a special perspective and passion for its history. My family is looking for another virtual tour by Luca until we can return back to Rome and be yet again inspired by him and his limitless knowledge of Rome and his history. Don't hesitate to meet and join him on a virtual tour!

Jeffrey - Oct 13, 2020

My husband and and I learned such a wealth of information from Luca about the history of the Colliseum! Just felt that we were in Rome for the hour to take us away from being quarantined in Missouri. Thank you SO much!!!

Robyn Weilbacher - Jul 10, 2020

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At the bosom of the ancient Roman city, the Forum (Foro Romano) was the center of daily life and political endeavours during Roman times. This lively hub was the gathering point for commercial affairs, public speeches, religious ceremonies and criminal trials, among many other things. Many discussions held here formed the basis for decisions which would indeed shape the course of politics in the Western world. The Roman Forum was the beating heart of ancient Rome, and possibly the most celebrated meeting place in history.

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Standing amidst its grandiose temples, and exquisitely preserved ruins, you can almost hear the hustle and bustle of the ancient nation, feeling the history held within these precious stone structures. Strolling along stone paved paths steeped in such historical significance, which have stood proudly over thousands of years, is truly a surreal experience, as we admire in awe the power and splendour of the Roman Empire.

While the Colosseum is usually the attraction that comes to mind when we think of Rome, this stunning archaeological site is certainly not to be missed on any trip to Rome—and an excellent tour guide will make all the difference. As the burial ground of Julius Cesar, the living quarters of the Vestal Virgins and the home of the Roman Senate, the fascinating history seeping through its walls will delight history buffs and novices alike.

In this video, our very own co-founder and story-teller Jason Speigel, walks us through some aspects of the Forum’s incredible past.

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“We are standing overlooking the Roman Forum, without a doubt one of the most important archeological spots in the entire Western world. The decisions that were made here inside the Roman Forum literally helped shape the course of Western history down to our lives today.

If you look over to the right you will see a beautifully preserved ancient triumphal arch, the arch of Septimius Severus. Looking a little bit into the distance just behind me, on the other side of the forum was the Basilica Guilia where the court cases of ancient Rome were held, or the supreme court. Over to the left you have the Senate House, the Curia, where the Senate used to meet and vote on important decisions. Just down in front of that was the Comitium, where we got our word “committee”, where they would meet and debate to discuss a certain matter before going inside to vote. The rostro, the speaking platform, is just down to the right of that, where the orators would speak down to the togan Romans, just down in the centre space that we’re looking at.

Right over here there was a banking center, and then a whole series of temples including the temple to the God Julius Cesar. That’s the spot where Julis Cesar was cremated, after his assination, where his body was said to ascend to the heavens, and they built a temple in his honour in that spot. Looking down a little bit further away to the right of that, you can see three small columns, that was the temple of Vesta, where the Vestal virgins used to burn the eternal flame of Rome. And all the way on the other end we have another arch, the arch of Tidus, which then flows down to the area of the Colosseum.

So again, it’s hard not to understate the importance of this area, and I still think you can feel the history emanating from these stones.”

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Embark on an exclusive virtual journey through Rome’s most illustrious private art collections , nestled within the grandeur of its most beautiful palaces and villas. This exclusive NEW virtual tour will give you a glimpse into the heart of Italian art and architecture! Experience the opulence of the Borghese Gallery , where art and nature blend seamlessly in a showcase of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Wander through the historic halls of Palazzo Colonna , a living testament to Roman nobility, adorned with breathtaking artworks and architectural marvels. Explore Palazzo Spada , where the fusion of art and illusion creates a captivating experience, highlighted by Borromini’s perspective gallery. Step into the serene grandeur of the Doria Pamphilj , a treasure trove of art that tells the story of one of Rome’s most influential families. Conclude your journey at the Farnesina, a Renaissance gem that houses some of the most exquisite frescoes by Raphael.

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Connect your class to the British Museum for a free live interactive workshop.

Book this workshop and your students will be taught remotely by an expert from the British Museum. Through live activities, interactive quizzes and thought-provoking questions your class will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the past. The expert will help them develop their historical enquiry skills and challenge them to think critically.

Students investigate Roman Britain through the eyes of modern archaeologists, scientists and historians. Like them, they will use ancient treasure to investigate the past. Find out what would happen if you discovered an object from the past and who decides if it is treasure.

Ages: 7–11 (KS2)

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Session time: 60 minutes

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What does learning look like during this virtual visit.

  • Virtual Visits are live interactive workshops linking your classroom to an expert in one of the British Museum's learning rooms.
  • They have been designed to incorporate a broad range of learning techniques.
  • Your students will take an active role throughout the Virtual Visit.
  • Virtual Visits acknowledge that learning is not only about knowledge and understanding. It encourages students to be inspired and excited to visit museums, to develop their close observation competency, and to enhance their communication skills to express and share their own thoughts. 
  • This workshop does not involve virtual reality, augmented reality or a virtual tour of the galleries.

What will be studied during this Virtual Visit?

  • The Virtual Visit begins with an introduction to the British Museum and its collection of eight million objects. 
  • Students explore the concept of treasure and respond to a quiz. The quiz will aid their discovery of how the Treasure Act is used to decide if an object is judged to be treasure or not.
  • Students look at some examples of objects from Roman Britain, and learn that objects can tell us information about the past.
  • Students explore the Frome Hoard, a collection of 52,503 coins from Roman Britain. 
  • The session has a strong narrative element in which students follow the hoard's journey from discovery to display. 
  • Students are guided through a series of challenges which can be completed in the printed booklet, emailed prior to the Virtual Visit, or on a piece of paper if they do not have access to a printed version. 
  • The first challenge is a comprehension activity. Students read job descriptions of 12 experts in the fields of archaeology and heritage. They then decide which expert should work on discovery, researching, and sharing. 
  • Using photographs as illustrations, the Museum expert narrates the process of excavation and what happens to the objects once they arrive at the British Museum to be examined and cleaned by conservators. 
  • Students use what they learnt previously about the Treasure Act to decide if the excavated objects are treasure. 
  • The second challenge is a close observation activity. Students compare a Roman coin with a modern British coin. Students identify the inscription on one of the coins from the Frome Hoard and are supported in translating it from Latin, revealing that the coin depicts Emperor Carausius. 
  • The Museum expert explains who Emperor Carausius was and why he is an interesting emperor for Roman Britain. 

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England, The National Curriculum in England, Key stage 2, History

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  • I can use primary and secondary sources selectively to research events in the past. 
  • I can compare and contrast a society in the past with my own and contribute to a discussion of the similarities and differences. 
  • I can discuss why people and events from a particular time in the past were important, placing them within a historical sequence.

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  • Interpretations of history 
  • Historical enquiry 
  • Organisation and communication  

What key vocabulary will be used?

Archaeologist, archaeology, bronze, conservator, curator, emperor, Emperor Carausius, empire, excavating, Finds Liaison Officer, gold, hoard, Latin, metal detecting, photographer, Portable Antiquities Scheme, Roman Britain, silver, timeline, treasure.

What related resources can I use with my students?

You can discover more ancient Rome classroom resources, either before or after your Virtual Visit.

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