Forum of Caesar

The Forum of Caesar is a rectangular archaeological complex in the first district of Rome, ranking among the most important remains from the imperial period. At the eastern side stands the foundation of a temple, while along the other three sides lie column remnants that once formed covered walkways.

Caesar began construction in 54 BC after acquiring land between the Roman Forum and the Velian hill to create space for public gatherings. Augustus completed the complex after Caesar's assassination and later carried out restorations that altered the appearance of the temple area.

The forum takes its name from Julius Caesar, who built a temple here for Venus Genetrix, the ancestral mother of his family line. Visitors today can still see remnants of the colonnades that once served as meeting places for merchants and legal scholars.

Visitors reach the site via Via dei Fori Imperiali, where information panels along the pavement explain the main structures. Some remains lie below today's street level, so viewing from different vantage points helps appreciate the layout.

Archaeologists uncovered ten shop spaces arranged along the southern colonnade that served as retail areas for luxury goods. Beneath the complex ran sewage channels supported by brick pillars that fed into the Roman drainage system.

Location: Municipio I

Inception: 46 BCE

Part of: Regio VIII Forum Romanum

Website: http://capitolium.org/eng/fori/cesare.htm

GPS coordinates: 41.89401,12.48494

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28