Explore the Roman Forum – Rome | 4K Walking Tour

Explore the Roman Forum – Rome | 4K Walking Tour

Hello! I’m Luca and today I’m taking you into the heart of ancient Rome. Ready for a 2000-year journey? Imperial Forums and Palatine Hill: here where we walk, Caesar, Augustus, and Trajan once ruled. Pure history beneath your feet! Here’s Piazza Venezia! This entrance is perfect: fewer crowds and a better view of the Forums. A Roman guide’s secret! Trajan’s Column, completed around 113 AD; the shaft is about 29-30 meters, the entire complex measures around 35-38 meters. Incredible: Trajan’s ashes were kept inside here, in the base. An emperor buried in his stone victory. Look at the details: 2500 hand-carved figures. It took 8 years to complete. Art and propaganda combined! We’re in Trajan’s Forum! This was antiquity’s most luxurious shopping center. Business from across the empire happened here. The design is brilliant: two semicircles that embrace each other. Architecture that creates intimacy even in enormous spaces. There in the background you see the famous Markets of Trajan, an extensive complex of Roman buildings in the city of Rome, on the slopes of the Quirinal Hill. This underpass is strategic: it connects the Forums while avoiding traffic on Via dei Fori Imperiali. Modern Rome respecting ancient Rome! Beneath your feet: 2000 years of layered history. Rome never stopped growing, always building on top of itself. The Temple of Venus Genetrix: Julius Caesar dedicated it to the mother goddess of all Romans. Politics and religion together, as always! Ancient sources mention statues of Caesar and Cleopatra in the temple; some authors speak of precious statues (possibly gilded), but the material details remain uncertain. See those columns? Carrara marble, the finest of the era. Caesar spared no expense to impress the Romans. Here we are in Caesar’s Forum! The first of the Imperial Forums, built with money from Gallic conquests. Wars that paid for monuments. Caesar gave his public speeches here. From this spot he decided the fate of the known world. Gives you chills, doesn’t it? The Curia Julia: here sat the Roman Senate! From this building came decisions that changed the world. It was rebuilt many times: fires, sackings, earthquakes. But power always returned here, to this exact spot. Inside there are still the original colored marbles. 2000 years old and they look freshly polished. Roman mastery! The Basilica Aemilia: it was like an ancient stock exchange. Goods from all over the Mediterranean were traded here. The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina: a love story in marble. Antoninus Pius dedicated it to his beloved wife. Above it stands the church of San Lorenzo: Christian Rome embracing pagan Rome. 1500 years of peaceful coexistence. The old Via Salaria: this was the salt route, precious as gold. Rome’s wealth passed through here. You’re still walking on the original Roman road. Your feet touch the same stones as Caesar and Cicero! The Decennalia Columns: they celebrated 10 years of emperors’ reigns. An elegant way of saying “I’m still alive and in command”! The Lacus Curtius is a legendary area of the Roman Forum, linked to the myth of the knight Curtius who sacrificed himself to save Rome by throwing himself into a chasm. The myth says Rome is safe as long as someone remembers this sacrifice. That’s why I’m telling you! Column of Phocas (608 AD) – considered the last monumental addition to the Roman Forum. It was the first thing they identified in the 1800s excavations. From here the passion for Roman archaeology was reborn. The Temple of Saturn: Rome’s treasury was here! The gold that conquered the world was kept right here below. The Rostra: the speakers’ platform. From here Cicero delivered his orations. Roman democracy was born here. They’re called Rostra from the “prows” of captured enemy ships. Naval victories transformed into symbols of power. The Arch of Septimius Severus: celebrates victories over the Parthians, Rome’s eternal eastern enemies. 1800 years of intact marble! Originally it also had his son Geta’s name, but it was chiseled away after the murder. History erased with hammers. The reliefs tell real battles: each scene is a war report carved in marble. Ancient journalism! The Basilica Julia: Rome’s courthouse! Here civil cases involving the entire empire were decided. See the game marks on the floor? Romans got bored during long trials and played games while waiting! The Basilica Julia stands on the site of one of the oldest basilicas, the Basilica Sempronia. The Temple of the Dioscuri: dedicated to Castor and Pollux, the divine twins who saved Rome at the Battle of Lake Regillus. The Oratory of the Forty Martyrs: a small Byzantine church hidden in the Forum. Christian Rome inserting itself into pagan Rome. Santa Maria Antiqua: the oldest church in the Forum! 6th-century Byzantine frescoes preserved by miracle. It was buried by a landslide for 1000 years. When they rediscovered it, the colors were still vivid. A treasure found! Domitian’s Imperial Ramp: from here emperors climbed to the Palatine. The path of absolute power! Domitian was paranoid: he had walls covered with polished marble to see reflections of potential assassins. It didn’t work! The Fontanone Theater: Domitian built one of Rome’s most luxurious private theaters here. Shows only for the imperial elite. The acoustics are still perfect: try clapping your hands! 1900 years and you can still hear the echo of ancient applause. The Palatine Gardens: where you see greenery now, there were the most luxurious palaces of the ancient world. Rome’s Beverly Hills! If you’re enjoying this tour, leave a like! It helps me share Rome with as many people as possible. Palatine Belvedere Terrace: from here emperors gazed upon their domains. All of Rome stretched out at their feet. More Palatine Gardens: these artificial terraces cost a fortune. Only emperors could afford them. Below are enormous cisterns: water came here from the Aniene River. Hydraulic engineering that would impress us today! Here was the Domus Flavia: grand public halls and the so-called Cenatio Iovis (imperial banquet hall). Some modern legends embellish Domitian’s figure—better to present them as anecdotes. The throne room was so imposing that visitors felt like ants. Architecture as a tool of psychological power. Colored marble floors from across the empire: Africa, Greece, Asia Minor. The entire world beneath the emperor’s feet. Here was the Domus Flavia: grand public halls and the so-called Cenatio Iovis (imperial banquet hall). Some modern legends embellish Domitian’s figure—better to present them as anecdotes. The Fountain of the Peltae: these shields were sacred to Amazons and Mars. Domitian loved warrior references everywhere. Palatine Terrace overlooking Circus Maximus: imagine 250,000 Romans cheering down there during races. The noise reached up here! Emperors could descend directly into the arena through secret passages. Security and spectacle combined. The Domus Augustana: the emperors’ private residence. Here they lived with their families, away from public eyes. It had a private garden shaped like a stadium. Even the emperor’s private life had to be monumental! The Palatine Stadium: 160 meters of private track! Emperors held athletic competitions only for their most important guests. It wasn’t for gladiators: here they ran, threw discus. “Clean” sports for the imperial elite. The shape is perfectly preserved: you can still see the curves, the central spine. A jewel of sports architecture. The Palatine Hill: this is where it all began! According to legend, Romulus founded Rome on this hill in 753 BC. From shepherd village to capital of the world: all in 8 centuries. The most incredible story ever told. The Nymphaeum of Mirrors: an artificial grotto with water and light effects. Emperors loved these special effects! The mosaics created magical reflections with running water. Ancient Instagram: everything had to amaze guests! The Farnese Aviaries: during the Renaissance there were exotic bird cages here. The Palatine reinventing itself through the centuries. The Farnese were the first modern archaeologists: they excavated for passion, not treasure. We owe them so much! The Clivo Palatino: this road led from the city to the imperial palace. The path of power for 2000 years. The Arch of Titus: celebrates the conquest of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Dramatic history carved in marble for eternity. Inside you still see the Temple treasures: the menorah, the sacred scrolls. A tragic moment in history turned into art. For centuries Roman Jews wouldn’t walk under it. Only after Israel in 1948 did this prohibition end. History healing itself. The Roman Forum Museum: inside here you’ll find everything that can’t stay outdoors. The details that complete the puzzle! The Temple of Venus and Rome: the largest sanctuary in the ancient city; Apollodorus, a famous architect, publicly criticized some design choices (according to sources), an episode that fed the legend. It had two chambers: one for Venus facing the Forum, one for Rome facing the Colosseum. The goddess of love and the goddess of the city together. Hadrian quarreled with Apollodorus, the era’s best architect, over this project. Pride is always costly! Write in the comments if you’ve been here! I love knowing what emotions you feel walking here. Every step here is a leap through history. You’re walking where Caesar, Augustus, Marcus Aurelius once walked. It’s not a museum—it’s the beating heart of ancient Rome still breathing beneath your feet. Rome never stopped. Even in the Middle Ages they built here, recycling ancient stones. It’s beautiful seeing how each era left its mark. History layering without ever completely erasing itself. The Temple of Peace: Vespasian built it to celebrate the end of the Jewish War. Peace as the supreme value. Here was one of Rome’s first public libraries. Culture and peace together: the empire’s ideal at its best. The Temple of Divus Romulus: not Rome’s founder, but Maxentius’s son who died young. A father grieving in marble. The bronze doors are 1700 years old originals! They still work perfectly. Eternal craftsmanship. Again the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina: you see it from another angle. Rome is discovered by walking, always. The House of the Vestal Virgins: here lived the priestesses of the sacred fire. If it went out, Rome was in danger! They had to remain virgins for 30 years. In return: enormous privileges and total respect. A pact with the gods. This garden was their private world. Female religious power at the heart of a male-dominated empire. The Temple of Vesta: here burned Rome’s eternal flame. Extinguished only when the empire finally fell. The circular shape imitated primitive huts. Rome never forgot its humble origins. We’re leaving 2000 years of history behind. But Rome stays with you forever. Every time you return here you’ll discover something new. Rome never stops amazing those who love her. Thanks for walking with me through ancient Rome! Subscribe so you don’t miss the next tours of the eternal city. Rome is always waiting for you: every corner hides a story, every stone tells an era. See you soon, in the eternal city! Greetings from your Roman friend Luca 👋🏻❤️

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– Trajan’s Column
– Forum of Caesar
– Lacus Curtius
– Column of Phocas
– Palatine Hill Belvedere Terrace
– Palatine Hill Terrace overlooking the Circus Maximus
– Temple of the Deified Romulus
– House of the Vestals

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Piazza Venezia (Less Crowded Entrance)
1:50 Trajan’s Column
3:10 Forum of Trajan
6:45 Underpass of Via dei Fori Imperiali
8:20 Temple of Venus Genetrix
10:10 Forum of Caesar
14:20 Curia Julia
19:30 Basilica Aemilia
22:20 Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
23:10 Old Salaria Road (Via Salaria Vecchia)
25:00 Decennalia Columns
26:05 Lacus Curtius
26:40 Column of Phocas
27:50 Temple of Saturn
28:15 The Rostra
28:55 Arch of Septimius Severus
30:45 Basilica Julia
33:58 Temple of the Dioscuri
34:35 Oratory of the Forty Martyrs
35:40 Church of Santa Maria Antiqua
36:30 Imperial Ramp of Domitian
43:25 Teatro del Fontanone (Fountain Theatre)
45:50 Palatine Gardens
47:40 Palatine Hill Belvedere Terrace
50:45 Palatine Gardens
54:45 Domus Flavia
57:07 Cenatio Iovis (Jupiter’s Dining Hall)
58:00 Fountain of the Peltes
59:20 Palatine Hill Terrace overlooking the Circus Maximus
1:01:20 Domus Augustana
1:02:55 Palatine Stadium
1:07:05 Palatine Hill
1:09:49 Nymphaeum of the Mirrors
1:11:15 Farnese Aviary
1:13:30 Clivus Palatinus
1:14:35 Arch of Titus
1:16:00 Roman Forum Museum
1:17:15 Temple of Venus and Rome
1:23:45 Forum Route
1:26:30 Medieval Portico
1:28:50 Temple of Peace
1:31:00 Temple of the Deified Romulus
1:34:50 Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
1:36:10 House of the Vestals
1:39:30 Temple of Vesta
1:40:30 Exit Route
1:43:20 Outro

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