Via Sacra
Via Sacra
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Neighbourhood: Campitelli
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- Fori Imperiali-Colosseo • 3 min walk
- Colosseo • 3 min walk
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AAHolt
United States3,673 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
The Via Sacra, or Sacred Road, was the main thoroughfare in Ancient Rome and includes important areas such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill. Take your time to take the walk and imagine what it was like to walk through this area 2,000 years ago.
Written 21 January 2015
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Charitos Kalitsiadis
Nafplio, Greece802 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Not to be confused with Voie Sacrée.
The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum.
The road was part of the traditional route of the Roman Triumph that began on the outskirts of the city and proceeded through the Roman Forum.
In the 5th century BC, the road was supported by a substructure to protect it from the rain. Later it was paved and during the reign of Nero it was lined with colonnades.
The road provided the setting for many deeds and misdeeds of Rome's history, the solemn religious festivals, the magnificent triumphs of victorious generals, and the daily throng assembling in the Basilicas to chat, throw dice, engage in business, or secure justice. Many prostitutes lined the street as well, looking for potential customers.
The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum.
The road was part of the traditional route of the Roman Triumph that began on the outskirts of the city and proceeded through the Roman Forum.
In the 5th century BC, the road was supported by a substructure to protect it from the rain. Later it was paved and during the reign of Nero it was lined with colonnades.
The road provided the setting for many deeds and misdeeds of Rome's history, the solemn religious festivals, the magnificent triumphs of victorious generals, and the daily throng assembling in the Basilicas to chat, throw dice, engage in business, or secure justice. Many prostitutes lined the street as well, looking for potential customers.
Written 4 December 2016
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt705 contributions
Feb 2020
Everybody walks through this road between the different attractions of the old Roman city (Colosseum, Roman Forum..etc.).
Written 27 January 2021
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Anderson L
Rio de Janeiro, RJ60 contributions
Breathtaking!!!!! It took us almost 5 hours walking and watching all those marvellous ruins. Some of them poorly identifyed, so try to look for all the spots here and search at the local. Save some energy and time if you want to take all this place gives. There was a hot sun (even for a carioca) and some mosquitos at the end of August. PS: despite all indians selling expensive water at the beginning of the walk, there are some water springs after the stairs and at the rest of the way long. So, bring your bottle, youll need it!
Written 23 August 2013
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Richard F
Swindon, UK1,611 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
For those that this is their first visit in Rome, head here and you will know your sight-seeing has started! The width of the road is impressive in itself, and crossing so many lanes of Italian traffic is a novelty you need to embrace! Then there's the sights alongside the road...
Written 21 June 2013
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RafaelAntunes
Sao Paulo, SP156 contributions
Jul 2015
Only by walking through Via Sacra you can feel what happened when all we read and learned about the ancient Rome Empire happened.
The ruins are so well preserved, compared by those with the same age yet ruined by time, that you imagine that a movie could be shot anytime and still look like it has sceenes from thousands of years ago. The work of restoration and also the care taken by all visitors not to destroy such a beautiful piece of history makes this place one of the most amazing I have ever visited.
Everybody must visit Italy..... for at least a month to explore all the detais of ancient western history.
The ruins are so well preserved, compared by those with the same age yet ruined by time, that you imagine that a movie could be shot anytime and still look like it has sceenes from thousands of years ago. The work of restoration and also the care taken by all visitors not to destroy such a beautiful piece of history makes this place one of the most amazing I have ever visited.
Everybody must visit Italy..... for at least a month to explore all the detais of ancient western history.
Written 21 January 2016
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Mike K
Phoenix, AZ1,283 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
If Rome is the eternal city, then this is its birthplace. The Sacred Road runs up to the Capitoline, past columns and arches and footings of the ancient Capitol. This is the road of triumphal marches. Here, Cleopatra was rolled out in a carpet at Caesar's feet. It is impossible not to think of the scores of famous persons who have strode the same cobbled streets beneath your feet. A lifetime high.
Written 12 January 2016
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Superkatt
Sweden6,727 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Via Sacra is one of the oldest roads of Rome and the Roman Empire. The road existed from the very beginning of the city and served as a processional way leading to the biggest and most important temple of ancient Rome – The Temple of Jupiter. This road had its beginning outside the Pomerium, or city walls, which is indicated by the name Via, as well as another on of the oldest roads of Rome, Via Salaria. In the oldest times it was a gravel road, and with time was altered many times and paved as others Via of Roman Empire.
All the most important Temples and public buildings of Ancient Rome were situated along the Via Sacra, and along this main artery of Roman Forum all official Triumphs in the city were held.
The visible remains of Via Sacra with its original paving can still be seen in the area of Forum Palatinum, stretching from the Arch of Titus towards the Capitoline hill, with the largest well-preserved fragment near the Temple of Romulus and in front of Curia.
Entrance ticket to Forum Palatinum costs 12 Euro, and is a combined ticket for Colosseum and Forum, which is valid during 2 days in a row.
All the most important Temples and public buildings of Ancient Rome were situated along the Via Sacra, and along this main artery of Roman Forum all official Triumphs in the city were held.
The visible remains of Via Sacra with its original paving can still be seen in the area of Forum Palatinum, stretching from the Arch of Titus towards the Capitoline hill, with the largest well-preserved fragment near the Temple of Romulus and in front of Curia.
Entrance ticket to Forum Palatinum costs 12 Euro, and is a combined ticket for Colosseum and Forum, which is valid during 2 days in a row.
Written 3 December 2015
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,386 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Via Sacra (Sacred Road) was the widest and main street in Ancient Rome, linking Capitoline Hill to the Colosseum. If you walk Via Sacra, from the Colosseum, you will pass by the Arch of Titus. Shortly after, you will begin to experience building ruins on all sides of you, all the way to the Arch of Septimius Severus.
Do make sure to have a good travel guide or mobile application which can describe what you are looking at as you make your way down Via Sacra. Besides that, take lots of pictures and enjoy what you are seeing and experiencing in the heart of Ancient Rome.
Note: To experience the Via Sacra in the area of the Roman Forum, you will need to purchase the combination ticket that includes entry into the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum (€12 per person).
Do make sure to have a good travel guide or mobile application which can describe what you are looking at as you make your way down Via Sacra. Besides that, take lots of pictures and enjoy what you are seeing and experiencing in the heart of Ancient Rome.
Note: To experience the Via Sacra in the area of the Roman Forum, you will need to purchase the combination ticket that includes entry into the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum (€12 per person).
Written 5 May 2015
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MaguMathias
Rio de Janeiro, RJ51 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Everything you have ever learned about ancient societies will most likely be represented here. It's an immersive stroll that allows people to experience how life used to be dozens of centuries ago!
Written 17 March 2015
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Hay que pagar entrada para caminar por la Vía Sacra?
Gracias!
Written 19 June 2018
Die meisten noch erhaltenenTeile der Via Sacra sind im Forum Romanum zu finden. Nur ein kleiner Teil ist bis zum titusbogen frei zugänglich.
Written 10 July 2018
Given that some recommend a guide, how do you find a good one just for a tour of this site? Thank you
Written 22 October 2017
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