Foro romano di Milano

The Roman Forum of Milan is an archaeological site in the city center that reveals the remains of important public buildings and infrastructure from ancient times. The excavations show marble pavements, building foundations, and water management systems that served the Roman community.

The forum was established in the first half of the 1st century under Augustus, when the city was called Mediolanum and served as the heart of public life. Over centuries, the square was built over, and its remains came to lie beneath modern structures in the city center.

The site displays remnants of red Verona marble flooring and drainage channels that reveal how the ancient Romans managed water flow through their public square. These functional elements show the engineering priorities of a busy civic center.

The excavations lie beneath modern buildings and are accessible only by arrangement, primarily underneath the Biblioteca Ambrosiana and the Church of San Sepolcro. Visitors should contact these institutions in advance to arrange access to the underground remains.

This location marked the intersection of the two main streets of the ancient Roman city, the decumanus and cardo maximus, positioning it as the primary gathering point for civic activities. This crossing point explains why the forum was positioned here and what made it the center of urban life.

Location: Milan

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.46358,9.18552

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45