The Roman Forum is surrounded by ruins of Rome's most important government buildings. /CFP
Many of the oldest and most important structures of the ancient city were located on or near the Roman Forum. /CFP
The Roman Forum is surrounded by ruins of Rome's most important government buildings. /CFP
Many of the oldest and most important structures of the ancient city were located on or near the Roman Forum. /CFP
The Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, was the monumental center of religious, political, and social life. Situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, the Roman Forum was a venue for public meetings, courts of law, and gladiatorial combats and was lined with shops and open-air markets.