Palatin

The Palatine Hill is the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city.
According to Roman mythology, the Palatine Hill was the location of the cave, known as the Lupercal, where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-​wolf Lupa that kept them alive. As the legend goes, the shepherd Faustulus thereafter found the infants, and with his wife Acca Larentia raised the children. When they were older, the boys killed their great-​uncle (who seized the throne from their grandfather), and they both decided to build a new city of their own on the banks of the River Tiber. Suddenly, they had a violent argument with each other and in the end Romulus killed his twin brother Remus. This is how «Rome» got its name — from Romulus. Another legend to occur on the Palatine is Hercules’ defeat of Cacus after the monster had stolen some cattle. Hercules struck Cacus with his characteristic club so hard that it formed a cleft on the southeast corner of the hill, where later a staircase bearing the name of Cacus was constructed.
Rome has its origins on the Palatine. Excavations show that people have lived there since approximately 1000 BC. After the immigration of the Sabines and the Albans to Rome, the original Romans lived on the Palatine. Many affluent Romans had their residences there. During the Empire (27 BC — 476 AD) several emperors resided there. The ruins of the palaces of Augustus, Tiberius, and Domitian can still be seen. Augustus also built a temple to Apollo here, beside his own palace.
The Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum beneath it is a large open-​air museum and can be visited on the same ticket as the Colosseum. In July 2006, archaeologists announced the discovery of the Palatine House, which they believe to be the birthplace of Rome’s first Emperor, Augustus. Head archaeologist Clementina Panella uncovered a section of corridor and other fragments under Rome’s Palatine Hill, which she described as «a very ancient aristocratic house.» The two story house appears to have been built around an atrium, with frescoed walls and mosaic flooring, and is situated on the slope of the Palatine that overlooks the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine.

One of the seven hills in Rome, the Palatine Hill is definitely worth a visit! Included in the ticket to the Colosseum and right next to the Colosseum, there’s no reason to not visit. It’s all ruins, and there’s quite a bit to cover and walk around. Very interesting, and it might be a good idea to get some sort of explanation through either a guided tour or books because otherwise you’re just looking at ruins that used to be buildings!

Ma partie préférée dans le trio «Colisée — Forum — Palatin».
La hauteur nous offre de belles vues.
Les ruines sont nombreuses, j’ai eu du mal à en voir le bout !
Prévoyez chapeau et bouteille d’eau quand le soleil est de sorti (mon coup de soleil me fait encore mal !)
On y accède gratuitement le premier dimanche du mois !

Die größe der Anlagen in Rom und ihre Weitläufigkeit erstaunt immer wieder. Den Palatin kann man wunderbar mit dem Forum Romanum und dem Colloseum verbinden.

7 Sacred Hills in ancient Roma and Palatine Hill is the most sacred!
The ancient Roma mythology dictates that the birth of Roma stems from Palatine Hill and is considered the most sacred of all 7 hills. Even the name for the city was named after Romulous, after he killed his brother in a fight for control of the throne — or the story goes. Even during the reign of emperor Augustus, his wife occupied one of the houses within Palatine Hill and it was the place where divine interviention and the Roman Gods were to congregate and executre politics at their leisure. Palatine Hill is a large track of land that’s really a plateau, with some uphill sections, overlooking Circus Maximus on the eastern side, while keeping tabs on the Foro itself. It was the pinnicle of Roma civilization in ancient times and where the political and economical centre of Roma was. The landscape itself is very dry and arid. You can tell that it doesn’t rain all too much up here. Be prepared to walk a lot around the hill. You’ll be surprised on what you’ll find here. Just like the Roma Foro, the Palatine Hill has a mixture of old ruins from ancient Roma, a cemebetary ambiance, and just that feeling of it being empty.
Palatine Hill was also the residential headquarters for its emperors. I thought that was particularly interesting, but not uncommon. It’s not an real attraction for kids, but quite educational if they’re into it. Palatine Hill has some beautiful vistas after climbing the intital set of uphills. Be farewarned though, you will need a good pair of walking shoes and a bottle of water. Be prepared to spend at least 1 – 2 hours, if not half of the day here, along with the Colosseo and the Roma Foro. They probably do sell stuff at some parts of the Roma Foro, but best bet would be to just bring your own goods, so you don’t get gyped for overpaying for water and food options. Palatine Hill is nestled among the Roma Foro, so do both at the same time, especially when you can get in for the price of 3 (Roma Foro, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseo). Admission price is just 12 euros, so that was a good bargain, I would say. Not sure if they accept credit cards, since I used cash that October 2014 day. I was here on the 110 red Open Sightseeing Bus tour, which stops at the Colosseo, but you would have to walk to the Roma Foro /​Palatine Hill entrance, which was about 100 feet away from the Colosseo. Just be aware of the pickpockets in the vicinity of the Colosseo and you should be fine.
There is a garden within Palatine Hill, which was commissioned by one of the emperors and had been maintained through the centuries. Nowadays, it’s part of the city of Roma and its upkeep is with the city and private entities. It’s quite beautiful and quite surreal that you’re in Roma and within divine upbringings. Best bet would be to come in the early morning or mid afternoon to avoid the heat and the crowds of tourists waiting to get in on the action. You might want to bring some sunblock too. I may get toasty out there, so you’d want some protection from the relentless rays of the sun. For me, it is a step back in time and I enjoyed my time here. The Roma Foro, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseo, along with Circus Maximus (similar to the Colosseo where they have sport and games), provides a glimpse into the past where the Roman empire had flourished under an imperial system. Get ready for an adventure in Rome. It’s a definite spot to just reflect and remember how great a civilization Ancient Rome was, which gave humanity its greatest strengths as well as its greatest weakness.
Since the Palatine Hill is closed around 1800, you can check out the Colosseo at night. It will not be open, but the Colosseo will be lite up at night. Quite beautiful and a rare treat!
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Lots and lots and lots of walking. Wear comfy shoes that you don’t find getting dirty (my black shoes looked more grey by the end of the day).
Get a map, I’m not sure where since would bought our tickets at the Colosseum, but try to get one. We had no clue where we were going, but that just made it more fun. :)
We were there at the end of October, so the weather was great. But if you’re there in the summer heat, I would recommend bringing a hat (or if you’re crazy like me, a sun umbrella).
I’m glad we visited on our own and just explored. Next visit, I think I would get a guide to learn more about the history.

Considéré comme le berceau de Rome, le mont Palatin fait partie des sept collines de la ville.
Il est situé à proximité du Forum romain et du Colisée. L’accès est payant mais les visiteurs peuvent profiter d’un forfait à moins d’une douzaine d’euros pour les adultes et qui permet de voir ces trois pièces majeures. Les séniors et les moins de 18 ans peuvent entrer gratuitement. On y accède par le métro à la station «Colosseo» ainsi que plusieurs lignes de bus.
Ouvert toute l’année dès 8h30 excepté au premier de l’an, on peut prendre facilement toute une mâtiné à l’intérieur. concrètement c’est un splendide jardin où l’on retrouve les vestiges de la Rome ancienne. Une promenade culturelle où l’on apprécie pleinement l’étendu de verdure qu’elle nous offre et la vue sensationnel sur la ville qu’elle propose.

Location: The forum and Palatine are right next to Piazza Venezia. You can get there on foot from the Centro in about 20 minutes. My suggestion is to visit the Colosseo, Palatine and the Foro on the same day, and end the afternoon with a visit to the Capitoline Museum.
Personally, I opted to visit all three sites with a tour guide because I was interested in the historical aspects behind them. These three sites were definitely in my favorite top 10 — they are all remarkably well-​preserved and just bloody awesome! If you’re a photographer like me, then you will find plenty of photo opps here. DO remember to go to Palatine Hill — it’s beautiful up there and there are plenty of ruins to check out.
Palatine is quite a large area so make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes. I wore my Birks because I just couldn’t bring myself to wear runners in the intense heat, but be warned — you’re much likelier to sprain an ankle wearing sandals than you are wearing runners! Anyway, I really enjoyed visiting this site — there are many ruins scattered throughout, and you will find one of the best views of the Colosseo from one very specific vantage point (be sure to keep an eye out for it as you start walking up). You will also find great views of the Forum as well as Circo Massimo.

if it’s a hot day, get some shade at the top sitting along the ruins. Also the line is pretty short so it’s ideal to get the tickets here and use it for the forum and coliseum. It’s a nice break before you venture out back into the crowds of other tourists.

I’ve been to Ephesus in Turkey and while the ruins of Palatin are not as grand, their beauty is equally impressive.
We discovered (through overhearing a tour guide), that the reason most buildings are in ruins is due to the fact that the marble (which was used to cover the bricks) were stripped bare by popes who used the marble to build churches, monuments, etc. You see, the Romans were master builders and built things to last… their buildings were constructed in layers… first brick and mortar, then mortar, then marble. There are several places where if you look at ground level, you can still see where the marble is still intact, but a few inches above ground level it’s gone. Ephesus has retained it’s marble covering, which is what makes it trump this sight.
However, it is still a sight to behold and offers fantastic views of Rome from the hilltops as well as providing insight as to how people lived long ago.
Not to be missed.

Be prepared to walk with comfortable shoes as its quite a big place. Their is quite a lot to see but if you have been to places like Ephesus don’t spend too much time here.
The Ticket for this place will also get you into Colosseum and is a great way to avoid line up at Colosseum to purchase it here and then go there.
There is a lot to see and they were still excavating the area to find more historical treasure.

You’ll get your 10,000 daily steps here, as I did when I visited Rome in 2011. Expect a lot of hill climbing, a lot of old stuff, and a lot of possibly slippery spots if it’s wet.
With all that said, it is an amazing place for history going back THREE THOUSAND YEARS. So expect to see lots and lots, taking buckets of pictures and pretty much enjoying yourself for a least three or four hours at minimum.
Here is my suggestion for touring the Palatine Hill. Start with the map they offer you. Sit down and get your bearings. Plan your route through the massive archaeological park. Stop often for water. (I was here in September and it was still plenty hot!) Watch your step. And take pictures. Lots and lots of them.

This area is great for taking pictures and full of history. My wife and I enjoyed seeing the places and have several wonderful photos to remember it by.

Der Palatin, einer der sieben Hügel Roms, sozusagen zugehörend zum Forum Romanum ist es wert einmal genauer betrachtet zu werden. Auch wenn wieder einmal die Informationen des Römischen Kulturapperates wenig gestreut und informativ sind, so kann man viel Zeit damit verbringen den Hügel mit seinen zahlreichen Antiken Gebäuden zu entdecken!
Alles in allem aber die klare Aussage, dass es ohne gutes Informationmaterial aus der Heimat oder Fremdenführer nur die halbe Miete ist!
Also! rauf auf den Palatin, und Rom aus Kaiserlicher Sicht genießen!

Auf den Palatin, in die Gärten, laufen, laufen laufen. Sehenswert durchaus, aber man sollte das Forum Romanum, Colosseum und Palatin nicht an einem Tag versuchen. Einfach zu viel zu sehen und man kann sich kaum merken was man schon alles gesehen hat.
Wir haben es auf 2 Tage gesteckt und den Füßen etwas Schonung gegönnt!

Pour ceux qui aiment les ruines et l’histoire, c’est un lieu incontournable de Rome. Je conseille d’ailleurs de commencer par le Palatin puis enchainer sur le Forum Romanum et le Colosseum (pour éviter la queue).

Un lieu unique et chargé d’émotion !
C’est le noyau de la Rome antique. On se balade entre la casa de Livia, le Forums et les anciens thermes entre autre, vous pourrez également apercevoir le cirque Maxime.
N’oubliez pas de vous munir d’un guide touristique pour être informé de toutes les anecdotes des lieux.
Par contre, je vous conseille d’y aller le matin pour éviter la foule et la chaleur si vous y allez pendant la période estivale.

Lorsque je suis allée à Rome, je faisais encore du latin. On étudiait l’histoire de Rome à l’époque, lorsque je me suis trouvée au palatin, tous mes cours sont remontés à la surface, je vivait mon cours, c’était génial!!! Réellement magnifique, c’est un lieu calme et qu’il faut visiter avec un bouquin ou un guide pour vraiment en profiter, pour bien comprendre tout ce qu’il s’y passait!!! A visiter absolument!

Der Palatin war fast das schönste an Rom … sicher für viele schwer erklärbar, ist doch vieles ähnlich … aber die Batterien meines Fotoapparates haben versagt, so war ich wohl gezwungen, etwas genauer hinzuschauen.
Der ganze Tag kann vergehen und den Sonnenuntergang muss man versuchen einzufangen, dann war der Ausflug perfekt … vorrausgesetzt, man wird nicht von den Aufsichten zu früh des Geländes verwiesen.

Der Palatin gehört eigentlich (touristisch) zum Forum Romanum. Definitiv sehenswert. Hingehen!

Endroit surprenant et très reposant en plein milieu de Rome, où on est au calme et seul malgré les touristes. On remonte le temps en se baladant parmi les ruines… Parfait pour la méditation, le repos, ou tout simplement se trouver en amoureux ou seul…

La Palatin est l’un des endroits les plus intrigants que j’ai rencontrés. Les demeures des empereurs y furent construites. Il faut y aller avec un guide, de papier ou de chaire ^^ pour pouvoir profiter de toutes les anecdotes du lieu. Une légende dit que Romulus décida de construire Rome sur la colline du Palatin. Oui, le Palatin c’est THE ENDROIT à visiter à Rome! (après le Colisée bien-​sûre)

C’est très impressionnant, comme me disait un amis italien, quand nous les gaulois vivions encore dans des huttes, les italiens avaient déjà construits la Rome antique et le colisée. De plus les ruines de la Rome antique qui juxtapose la Rome contemporaine est quelque chose de très impressionnant.

Iznogoud a déjà très bien décrit ce lieu magnifique qui vous plongera au cœur de ce que fut le berceau de Rome, je né vais donc pas en dire beaucoup plus a ce sujet.
Concernant la visite en elle même, l’entrée est gratuite pour peu que vous ayez pris le pass au Colisée, il est important aussi de prévoir de l’eau surtout en été car bien que certaines parties soient ombragées, la plupart du temps vous serez au soleil et les points d’eau sont rares.
A faire imperativement si vous êtes un amoureux de l’antiquité.

einer der sieben huegel in rom. das ist geschichte. schoener blick auf das forum romanum und auf circux maximus. einen ausflug wert!

The Palatine hill overlooks the Forum Romanum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. It is one of the seven hills of Rome, and is the most central hill. Mythology says that the Lupercal (the cave where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-​wolf) is situated on the Palatine Hill, and excavations in January 2007 discovered an intensly decorated cavern underneath the Domus Livia (the residence of Emperor Augustus’ wife). It is thought that this may actually be the Lupercal itself.
It is the site of the oldest settlement in Rome, with evidence of settlements here dating as far back as 1000BC. The palaces (or ruins of) Augustus, Tiberius and Domitian, and the Flavian Palace, are all on the Palatine Hill. Also on the hill is the Hippodrome of Domitian; a small circus that may have been used as a sporting arena for foot races.
You can visit the Palatine hill with a combined ticket to the colosseum. Guided walking tours of it and the neighbouring forum are definitely worth doing as the guides are very knowledgeable and point out things that you would easily miss if you were visiting by yourself.

Al lado del foro, sirve la misma entrada, esta un poquito a la sombra de este pero no le tiene que envidiar.

This looks down on the roman forum and the circus maximus, the views from here are fantastic
There werent any big queues to get in when we went You can get your joint ticket here for the colliseum so I would go here first and then you can skip the queues
They have recently uncovered an ancient grotto here but I dont think that part is open to the public yet
This is were rome was started and there are ancient palaces to explore, they have fab orange trees just out of reach

Fondée selon la légende par Romulus and Remus en 753 avant J.-C., Rome a d’abord été le cœur de la République romaine, puis de l’Empire romain, et il est devenu la capitale du monde chrétien au 4ème siècle.
La colline du Palatin a été le premier noyau de la vie urbaine dans la Rome antique puis, le Siège de l’Impériale.
Haute de 70 mètres, elle donne sur le Forum romain d’un côté et sur le Cirque Maxime de l’autre.
C’est un grand musé en plein air que l’on peut visiter uniquement en journée: on peut y voir par exemple, la casa di Livia, Palais des Flavi, les Thermes.
Comme beaucoup d’autres lieux à Rome, Il y a encore des fouilles.
Inscrit au patrimoine mondial et étendu en 1990 aux murs d’Urbain VIII, Rome comporte quelques-​uns des principaux monuments de l’Antiquité tels que les forums et le mausolée d’Auguste, le mausolée d’Hadrien, le Panthéon, la colonne de Trajan et la colonne de Marc Aurèle, ainsi que les religieux et les bâtiments publics de la Rome papale.

Der Palatin ist einer der sieben Hügel Roms und gilt als ältester bewohnter Teil der Stadt.
Bereits im 10. Jahrhundert v. Chr. fanden sich auf dem Palatin menschliche Ansiedlungen.
Nach der Gründungslegende Roms führten die Brüder Romulus und Remus zur Entscheidung, wer über Rom herrschen sollte, eine Vogelschau durch. Romulus auf dem Palatin, Remus auf dem Aventin. Da Romulus als Sieger ausgerufen wurde, gilt der Palatin zugleich auch als legendärer Gründungsort der Stadt. Im antiken Rom stand auf dem Palatin, als heiliger Ort inmitten der prachtvollen Villen, noch die ärmliche Hütte, in der Romulus angeblich gewohnt hatte.
Seit Augustus residierten hier auch viele römische Kaiser. Zu sehen ist heute unter anderem noch der überdimensionale Palastkomplex des Domitian, die Domus Flavia, das Regierungs– und Repräsentationsgebäude, sowie die Domus Augustana, das Wohngebäude des Kaisers.
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