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Palatine Hill

Palatine Hill
Photo: Lil Herodotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Palatine Hill holds the remains of imperial residences from the first century onward. Paths lead through gardens and excavated foundations with views across the Forum and to the Circus Maximus. The site forms part of the same archaeological park as the Roman Forum.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Rome: Weekend Escape

Visiting Palatine Hill: what to know

Tickets
Combined ticket with Roman Forum required. Current prices listed at the entrance.
Time needed
Two hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Enter via the Roman Forum or from Via di San Gregorio

Rome itineraries with Palatine Hill

Day 1 of Rome: Weekend Escape

Ancient Rome

How Palatine Hill fits into a day.
  1. 9:00ColosseumCelio
  2. 11:00Roman ForumCampitelli
  3. 13:00Palatine HillCampitelli
  4. 16:30Capitoline MuseumsPiazza del Campidoglio
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Palatine Hill FAQs

How do you visit Palatine Hill?

Buy a combined ticket and enter through the Roman Forum gates. Paths connect directly to the hill.

Is Palatine Hill included with the Colosseum ticket?

Yes. The standard ticket covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on the same day.

What is the best entrance for Palatine Hill?

The main entrance from the Roman Forum is the most direct. A second entrance exists on Via di San Gregorio.

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