Palatine Hill, Archaeological site on Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy
The Palatine Hill rises 51 meters above sea level, featuring multiple levels of buildings and extensive ruins of imperial palaces from ancient Rome.
Archaeological findings confirm human settlement on the Palatine Hill from the 10th century BC, predating the traditional founding date of Rome.
The House of Augustus, Flavian Palace, and Stadium of Domitian remain as architectural testimonies of Roman imperial power on Palatine Hill.
Visitors can access the Palatine Hill through combined tickets with the Roman Forum and Colosseum, with entrance gates near the Arch of Titus.
The assassination of Emperor Caligula occurred in the cryptoporticus of Palatine Hill, where he received thirty stab wounds from conspirators.
Location: Municipio I
Elevation above the sea: 51 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: seven hills of Rome, Roman Forum and the Palatine
Opening Hours: January 02-February 15,October 28-December 31 08:30-16:30; January 16-March 15 08:30-17:00; March 16-24 08:30-17:30; March 25-August 31 08:30-19:15; September 01-30 08:30-19:00
GPS coordinates: 41.88931,12.48711
Latest update: May 31, 2025 08:09
Rome combines ancient monuments with modern city squares. The city preserves Roman Empire remains alongside Renaissance palaces and Baroque fountains. The Vatican contains major art collections and religious sites. The neighborhoods display Roman traditions and Italian culture.
Rome combines ancient history with modern photography. The city presents monuments, fountains, squares and viewpoints to photographers. The Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo and Roman Forum display Roman architecture. The Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona showcase art. The Villa Borghese Gardens and Trastevere district complement the urban setting.
Italy presents architecture from two millennia, from Roman temples to Renaissance museums. The country features volcanic zones near Naples, stone dwellings in Matera, and canals in Venice. Religious structures include St. Mark's Basilica, while art museums display Renaissance collections.
Arch of Titus
199 m
House of Augustus
159 m
Flavian Palace
91 m
Domus aputa
184 m
Santa Francesca Romana
175 m
Palace of Domitian
84 m
Temple of Apollo Palatinus
123 m
Casa Romuli
198 m
Domus Transitoria
127 m
Aula regia
25 m
Palatine Museum
120 m
Temple of Cybele
214 m
Farnese Gardens
124 m
Palatine stadium
212 m
Domus Tiberiana
127 m
Cabanes du Palatin
182 m
San Bonaventura al Palatino
113 m
House of Livia
123 m
San Sebastiano al Palatino
127 m
Casa dei Grifi
38 m
Regio X Palatium
33 m
Villa Mills (Rome)
177 m
Temple of Isis
26 m
Cenatio Iovis
124 m
Tempio di Vesta
152 m
Porticus margaritaria
208 m
Cryptoporticus
80 m
Palatino
120 mReviews
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