Palatine Hill, Archaeological site on Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy
The Palatine is a hill in the historic center of Rome with extensive archaeological remains of imperial residences. The different terraces offer views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus while walking between the foundations and standing walls of several palace complexes.
Archaeologists have found traces of huts from the 10th century BC on this hill. Augustus chose this place for his residence, and subsequent emperors expanded their palaces over several centuries until the 3rd century AD.
Visitors today explore the remains of the domus of Livia, decorated with well-preserved frescoes from the early imperial period. These rooms still show the daily life of an aristocratic Roman family.
The site is large and uneven with ancient stairs and stone paths, so comfortable shoes are necessary. Visitors should plan several hours for the visit, and shade is limited especially in summer.
Beneath the site runs a long underground gallery known as a cryptoporticus. Conspirators carried out a political assassination there in AD 41 according to ancient sources.
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: January 20, 2026 16:21
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