Foro di Cesare
Foro di Cesare
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland10,209 contributions
Oct 2021
The Foro di Cesare (or Forum Iulium or Forum Julium, Forum Caesaris) dates back to 46BC. That's more than 2000 years of history looking at you.
Even though a lot is in ruins, there is indeed a lot to see still. Thought originally to be an expansion of the Forum Romanum this place later on had two additional purposes: a place for public business that was related to the Senate in addition to a shrine for Caesar himself.
It's a really impressive sight and must have been breathtaking back in its day. Well, it still IS to this day.
And then there you also got the Chiesa Santi Luca e Martina martiri, the Curia Iulia, the Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, the Largo Romolo e Remo, the Tempio di Venere Genitrice, the Tempio della Pace and the Statua di Cesare of the man himself on site. A very rewarding visit. Especially if you have the time to get to know the history and background a bit. Be it by book, by the plaques around the site or by a guided tour.
Surely a must-do when in Rome.
Even though a lot is in ruins, there is indeed a lot to see still. Thought originally to be an expansion of the Forum Romanum this place later on had two additional purposes: a place for public business that was related to the Senate in addition to a shrine for Caesar himself.
It's a really impressive sight and must have been breathtaking back in its day. Well, it still IS to this day.
And then there you also got the Chiesa Santi Luca e Martina martiri, the Curia Iulia, the Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, the Largo Romolo e Remo, the Tempio di Venere Genitrice, the Tempio della Pace and the Statua di Cesare of the man himself on site. A very rewarding visit. Especially if you have the time to get to know the history and background a bit. Be it by book, by the plaques around the site or by a guided tour.
Surely a must-do when in Rome.
Written April 16, 2022
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Kevin S
Pontypool, UK2,324 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This was early doors day one sought seeing and in early morning sun this looked spectacular.
Would recommend.
Would recommend.
Written August 26, 2019
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Pete
Fredericksburg, VA1,200 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
I was trying to figure out how I missed this, but I didn’t. I walked by it after Trajan’s Market and didn’t notice it. You can see there are only 3 columns remaining. I think the time of Julius Caesar and Cicero must have been when the citizens of Rome started realizing there was something better than barbarism going on. I think Cicero was an orator that caused Ancient Rome to think: we can be civilized and not barbaric. After Julius Caesar conquered some of the Germanic tribes and returned to cross The Rubicon into Rome, I would have been happy to have been privy to the arguments that played out between Cicero and Julius Caesar. Look hard for this one. If you blink, you’ll miss it!
Written June 26, 2019
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Andy
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Jun 2019 • Couples
We booked tickets online for this light show at Caesars Forum. We read the TripAdvisor reviews and chose our tour based on feedback from fellow travellers.
Our confirmation email stated to meet at the bottom of Trajan’s Column at 10pm. However, when we arrived at 9.57pm, we were told we were too late and we had missed the tour (despite already paying for the tickets). At 10.01pm when she had found our tickets, she told us we were too late.
Just a note to other travellers to arrive early.
A subsequent tour we did commenced at 10.12pm when it was advertised to leave at 10.20pm.
Our confirmation email stated to meet at the bottom of Trajan’s Column at 10pm. However, when we arrived at 9.57pm, we were told we were too late and we had missed the tour (despite already paying for the tickets). At 10.01pm when she had found our tickets, she told us we were too late.
Just a note to other travellers to arrive early.
A subsequent tour we did commenced at 10.12pm when it was advertised to leave at 10.20pm.
Written June 25, 2019
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Barbara B
Londra11 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We visited the FORUM DI CESARE last night and it was an amazing surprise for us and our two children (10-13 yo). I regret not having bought the combined ticket assuming that the children would have had enough after the first forum. Everything was spectacular: the location, the lights, the text and the speaker’s ability to recreate the ambience of the old Rome. It is a must for every tourist and local. Well done! I run seminars about Italy in London and I am happy to introduce this visit as the best one you can do in Rome!
Written August 13, 2018
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neelabhindian
99 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
My rendezvous with Foto Di Cesare or Caesar's Forum began the moment I saw the sound and light show being organized over there along with the same in Augustus's Forum . As compared to the latter where they take you back in time while you are seated the organizers literally take you amidst the Caesar's Forum where you witness the glory of Julius Caesar and Rome during his time while walking all the time . In short it is walking tour plus sound & light show which is a must to do thing whenever you are in Rome . The quality of information and presentation style truly transports you back into time and gives wings of visualization to you for imagining how pristine Rome must have been like . The entry to this activity begins from Trajan's column and ends at the Imperial Forum dedicated to Julius Caesar . A Must recommended and not to be missed activity for history buffs and travelers on a journey in Rome .
Written January 18, 2018
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traveltoforeignlands
San Diego, CA570 contributions
Jul 2015
I loved all of the forums in Rome. Foro di Cesare (Caesar's Forum) was the least impressive as there wasn't much to see; however, when my friend and I were looking at it late in the evening, an Italian "security guard" approaches us as we were the only people in the area and pointed out a ruin and told us that it was a former house of Caesar's! That's what made it special for us :) As it is so very close to the Roman Forum (a few blocks away, if you look down, you will find that you are looking down on the entire Roman Forum!)
Written October 22, 2015
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Nicholas R
Lexington, SC41 contributions
Oct 2019
This was an auto walking tour through the ruins. We were given headsets which provided some information on what the different ruins were back in the time. A bit better then Augusto because it was more interactive, but I was expecting a better presentation with the lights and narration.
Written November 23, 2019
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David R
Letchworth Garden City, UK80 contributions
Oct 2019
We spent 50 fascinating minutes following the audio guide and projections bringing the bricks, pillars and alcoves to life. Tastefully done bringing out many aspects of this part of ancient Rome. Unhurried and informative.
Written November 3, 2019
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Sara H
Melbourne, Australia686 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
The Forum of Caesar is split in half thanks to the Via Di Fori Imperiale, but both halves can be experience in the Sound and Light show that runs during summer months. You pass in the ruins themselves, through to strategic points where lights project onto the ruins. Of course you can enjoy the ruins yourself with no cost...currently free to explore
Written October 7, 2019
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We are looking at doing the sound and light show during our visit. It looks like it begins every 20 minutes between from 8pm - 10:20pm. How long is the show?
Written August 4, 2022
Hi thinking of booking this online but not sure how we would get lur tickets and where the meeting points are ?we would do the Caesars first then Augustus but how far apart is the end of Caesars to the start of Augustus ?how much time would we need ?sorry for all the questions ?whodid you book with Thank you
Written September 8, 2018
I booked a private tour with exclusiveissimo tours. She will help you with any questions. I highly recommend her. She will meet you at your hotel... you can find her at Exclusiveissimo com
Her prices are reasonable and she doesn’t “stretch”the tour out to make more money! It was one of the BEST tours I ever took anywhere. You can write Elena though the website. Hope this helps. Please contact me should you have any other questions. I’m happy to help...
Written September 8, 2018
I've bought tickets to the show Viaggio nei Fori, but am not sure where the meeting point is. I've printed the tickets. Is the meeting spot somewhere obvious?
Written August 31, 2018
The Caesar one is heading towards the collosum on the left hand side you’ll see it fenced off and rows of seats set up & the Fori on just past the Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II. also on the left. It’s not hard to find but from memory it’s not marked but you’ll see people getting ready to go in and someone waiting to take hour tickets and give you headsets. Hope that helps
Written September 1, 2018
Looking for recommendations for a guided tour of the Coliseum that does not include the Forum, something we can book ahead. We’d like to do the Forum (light show) separately at night.
Written March 29, 2018
It looks like the sound and light show doesn't start until April 23rd. I'm hoping I'm wrong because I really want to see this.
Written March 7, 2018
The website says the shows resume April 21. Since it's all outdoors, it makes sense they'd shut down for the winter. Consider visiting the nearby Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali, which has exhibits about each major forum and also gives you complete access to the ruins of Trajan's Market. We spent an entire morning here; it was a highlight of our trip.
Written March 9, 2018
You can visit the site from 13th April to 12th November 2017. This is a night show and is amazing! We booked our tickets before leaving the u.k, go to the website Viaggio Nei Fori and you can book tickets online and get more info etc. There are two forums to visit Augustus forum (this is a sit down night show), and Caesars forum (a walking night show) this is the one we went to. We chose a late show around 22:30 on our last night and we were the only ones there! I wouldn't leave it to chance though as during peak times it books up quick. We plan on going to go to Augustus forum this year when we return to Rome. Being in u.k were lucky to be close enough to pop across to rome every year, our favourite place ever! If you buy tickets to both shows it works out a bit cheaper. Go you'll love it! If you have anymore questions just ask
Written March 30, 2017
Ciao Fabiano, vorrei portare la mia famiglia a vedere questo spettacolo. Visto che ci sono 2 bambini, di 9 e 11 anni, credo sia meglio fare un solo percorso, quale scegliere tra i due? Grazie mille
Written August 27, 2016
Secondo me è meglio il Foro di Cesare, perché la visita si fa camminando, quindi è più vario che il Foro di Augusto in cui si sta seduti nello stesso posto.
Written August 30, 2016
Salve, mi interesserebbe sapere se è consentito l'accesso a cani di piccola taglia (eventualmente anche in braccio).
Grazie
Written July 18, 2016
salve, non ne sono sicura, credo che potresti informarti sul sito o chiamando lo 060606.Grazie
Written July 19, 2016
desideravo sapere se la visita notturna al foro di Cesare o di Augusto è indicata anche per bambini di 9 10 anni o rivolta in particolar modo ad adulti....siamo un gruppo con vari bimbi e vista la spesa ci chiedevamo se era opportuno andare con loro o organizzare solo adulti
mille grazie
lorena
Written May 24, 2016
la visita è adattissima a tutti, probabilmente la sera ha anche un fascino particolare in più!
Written July 1, 2016
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