Forum of Augustus

Name: Forum of Augustus
Address: Piazza del Grillo, 1 Largo Corrado Ricci side, 00184 Rome Italy, Rome, Italy
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Piazza del Grillo, 1 Largo Corrado Ricci side, 00184 Rome Italy

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The Forum of Augustus, or Forum Augustum, is a striking fragment of Rome’s Augustan urban renewal. Built by Augustus to house the Temple of Mars Ultor and provide a new space for legal and ceremonial functions, the forum was inaugurated in 2 BC, forty years after Augustus first vowed to construct it. The complex, though never fully completed, features a grand colonnade, triumphal arches added by Tiberius in 19 AD, and the imposing Temple of Mars, which remains the most prominent surviving element. Today the site offers visitors a tangible glimpse into the ceremonies and public life of early Imperial Rome, with its stone columns, arches, and hilltop vistas overlooking the ancient city’s heart. Its open, archaeological character makes it a quiet yet profound stop for history enthusiasts and culture‑savvy travelers alike.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes