If you’re a tourist with a passion for history then a visit to Palatine hill, one of the seven ancient hills of Rome is a must see attraction!
From the summit of Palatine hill, you can look down upon a rectangular plaza framed by ancient government buildings which once made up the original city centre. It’s called Forum Romanum and was a busy marketplace and venue for speeches, criminal trials and even gladiator fights!
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From the summit of Palatine hill, you can look down upon a rectangular plaza framed by ancient government buildings which once made up the original city centre. It’s called Forum Romanum and was a busy marketplace and venue for speeches, criminal trials and even gladiator fights!
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On the other side of Palatine hill is the Circus Maximus, an ancient chariot racing stadium that could accommodate 150,000 spectators! The legend of the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus mentions a cave in Palatine hill as the home of the twins when they were rescued and raised by a she-wolf!
Another intriguing myth linked to Palatine hill refers to it as the site where the Roman demi-god and hero, Hercules defeated a fire breathing giant called Cacus! Apparently Hercules thumped Cacus so hard to the ground with his famous club that it left a cleft on the south-east corner of Palatine hill which can still be seen today. A staircase was constructed here that bears reference to this exciting story.
Another intriguing myth linked to Palatine hill refers to it as the site where the Roman demi-god and hero, Hercules defeated a fire breathing giant called Cacus! Apparently Hercules thumped Cacus so hard to the ground with his famous club that it left a cleft on the south-east corner of Palatine hill which can still be seen today. A staircase was constructed here that bears reference to this exciting story.
The Seven Hills of Rome formed the original perimeter of the city and excavations have shown proof of human habitation here since 100BC.
Several beautiful buildings stand here which can be explored by tourists such as the Flavian palace, the temple of Cybele and the Hippodrome of Domitian.
Palatine hill derives from the Latin word Palatium, meaning ‘palace’ and it’s no wonder why when you see all the treasures surrounding it and upon it.
Come to Rome and visit the historic Palatine hill among many other wonderful attractions in the city!
Several beautiful buildings stand here which can be explored by tourists such as the Flavian palace, the temple of Cybele and the Hippodrome of Domitian.
Palatine hill derives from the Latin word Palatium, meaning ‘palace’ and it’s no wonder why when you see all the treasures surrounding it and upon it.
Come to Rome and visit the historic Palatine hill among many other wonderful attractions in the city!
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picture 1: FlickreviewR / CC BY- 2.0;
picture 2: Longbow4u / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: MatthiasKabel / CC BY-SA 3.0
