• Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali - Discover the archaeological site of Trajan’s Market (Mercati di Traiano) in the Imperial Fora in Rome, constructed by Julius Caesar and his successors. Considered the first iteration of a modern shopping center, it featured an indoor market, small shops, and apartments. The remains are exceptionally well-preserved, showcasing an outstanding example of Roman urban planning.
• Colonna Traiana - Experience the pristine, 29-meter-tall Trajan’s Column (Colonna Traiana) crafted from Carrara marble, erected to commemorate Roman Emperor Trajan’s triumph over Dacia (modern-day Romania). Admire the frieze encircling the column, depicting significant historical events of the battles, while your guide highlights the main occurrences and shares their stories.
• Foro di Traiano - A Forum served as the central hub of a Roman city, functioning as a public space for the populace. The Forum of Trajan was the last and largest of the Imperial Forums, forming the political and governmental heart of the Roman Empire. The complex included a vast basilica, two libraries, markets, and a grand temple. Stroll through the ruins and witness the remarkable remains.
• Forum of Nerva - The Forum of Nerva was the fourth and smallest of the Imperial Forums to be constructed. Discover how the project was initiated by Emperor Domitian but completed by his successor Nerva in 97 AD, adopting his name. It was a narrow area bordered by colonnades, as still visible in the Temple of Minerva. Originally, about 50 columns comprised the structure, but only two remain standing today.
• Forum of Augustus - The Forum of Augustus was established by Rome’s first emperor, Octavian Augustus, and contains the remnants of the Temple of Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger). Observing the site today, you can see the remains of the Temple of Mars Ultor, the high podium and front steps, some column bases, and three magnificent Corinthian columns made of white marble.

• Licensed tour guide

• Snacks
• Soda/pop
• Private transportation

Don’t miss this 2.5-hour private tour, which includes a Forum Pass that allows access to the archaeological sites of the Imperial Forums. Be in awe of the incredible ruins as you learn and explore what once was the centre of Rome. Visit Trajan’s Market and see the well-preserved remains of the city’s first version of a shopping centre. See the perfectly intact, 29m tall Trajan’s Column built in honor of Roman Emperor Trajan’s victory over Romania. Marvel at the frieze wrapped around the column that features key historical narratives of the battles. Head to the Forum of Trajan, the largest of the Imperial Forums that formed the political and governmental center of the Roman Empire. The Forum of Nerva, the smallest Forum to be built by Emperor Domitian, but was completed by his successor Nerva, whose name it took. Admire the only two columns that are still standing today. The Forum of Augustus was built by Rome’s first emperor and houses the remains of the Temple of Mars Ultor.

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