Forum Romanum Audio Guide
Explore Forum Romanum with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Roman Forum was the ancient Roman center of the city, serving as a hub for public life. It stands today as a significant archaeological site and landmark in Rome, Italy.
What you will hear
Arch of Septimius Severus (Roman Forum)
A massive white marble triumphal arch celebrating the emperor's victories over the Parthians.
Arch of Septimius Severus
Behold the massive white marble arch built to celebrate an emperor's victories in the distant East.
plutei of Trajan
Two famous marble reliefs on display inside the Curia, depicting Trajan's charitable acts and the landscape of the Forum itself.
plutei of Trajan
These detailed reliefs offer a rare glimpse into imperial propaganda, celebrating Trajan's public works and his generous pardoning of citizen debt.
Lacus Curtius
A mysterious stone-paved area linked to legends of a Roman hero who sacrificed himself to save the city.
Lacus Curtius
This paved area marks the site of a legendary chasm that, according to myth, could only be closed by Rome's most precious asset.
Temple of Caesar
The spot where Julius Caesar was cremated and later deified with a temple; still a place where visitors leave flowers today.
Caesar's Cremation Site
Beneath a simple protective roof lies a humble mound marking the exact spot where the most famous Roman in history was cremated.
Santa Maria Antiqua
One of the oldest and most important Christian churches in the Forum, famous for its incredible 6th-9th century frescoes.
Murals of Santa Maria Antiqua
These vibrant murals are some of the most important surviving examples of early Christian and Byzantine art in the Western world.
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