Palatine Hill / The Forum

After touring the Colosseum, walk to the Forum and enter the Palatine, the archeological birthplace of Rome, through the “back entrance” on Via di SanGregorio. Ancient highlights not to miss on the Forum include the Arch of Constantine, the Basilica of Maxentius, and the newly restored church of Santa Maria Antiqua. On the Palatine, marvel at the sprawling ruins of the 1^st century Villa of Domitian and don’t miss views from the hill’s numerous panoramic terraces.