The Palatine: The cradle of the Roman Empire

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Would you like to visit the mythical place where we found Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome? You should not miss a mythological trip through the Palatine, one of the oldest areas of the city of Rome. The Palatine is the place where Romulus founded Rome, and where he fixed his residence. During the Roman Empire, the Palatine was the official residence of the emperors of Rome, who had their palace on the hill.

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Duration: 40 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Would you like to visit the mythical place where we found Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome? You should not miss a mythological trip through the Palatine, one of the oldest areas of the city of Rome. The Palatine is the place where Romulus founded Rome, and where he fixed his residence. During the Roman Empire, the Palatine was the official residence of the emperors of Rome, who had their palace on the hill.
Pass By: Circus Maximus, Via del Circo Massimo, 00186 Rome Italy

The Circus Maximus, created under the power of the fifth king of Rome, Lucio Tarquinio Prisco, was a building for car racing in Ancient Rome.

Stop At: Palace of Domitian (Domus Flavia), Southern crest of Palatino, Rome Italy

The Flavio Palace, normally known as Domus Flavia, is part of the vast residential complex of the Domitian Palace on the Palatine Hill in Rome.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Arco di Tito, Via Sacra 1 Foro Romano, 00186 Rome Italy

Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.

Pass By: Domus Tiberiana, Via della Salara Vecchia, 5, Rome Italy

Historical Landmark

Pass By: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Legendary founding site of the city

Pass By: Domus Augustana, Via di San Gregorio 30, 00184 Rome Italy

The former home of the Roman emperor Augustus.

Pass By: Palace of Domitian (Domus Flavia), Southern crest of Palatino, Rome Italy

Public areas & central courtyard of an ancient palace



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