The civic heart of ancient Rome: walk the Via Sacra past the Curia, the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Temple of Vesta and the Basilica of Maxentius in one continuous site.
- Address
- Via della Salara Vecchia 5/6 or Largo della Salara Vecchia, 00186 Roma
- Hours
- 9:00 to 19:15 in summer, shorter in winter (2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
- Price
- Included in the EUR 18 Colosseum 24h ticket; Forum Pass options without the Colosseum also sold (2026)
- Price level
- €€
- Free entry
- First Sunday of every month; 25 April, 2 June, 4 November
On free days some SUPER sites in the Forum/Palatine have been closed; tickets only on site, first come first served
Also free for: Under 18s free (timed booking still required); disabled visitors + eligible companion; ICOM members
Booking: No online booking on free days: free tickets collected at the on-site ticket offices in order of arrival
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Enter from Via di San Gregorio or Largo della Salara Vecchia to avoid the Colosseum crowds.
- Almost no shade: bring water and go early or late in summer.