Forum of Caesar/Forum of Augustus

Posted by Laurel (Forest Grove, OR) on 05/20/15 07:42 AM

Last night we had the pleasure of touring the Forum of Caesar, open this year for the very first time with an incredible multi-media audio-guided tour. I highly recommend this as a way to pass a lovely evening after a hot day in Rome. See Viaggio Nei Fori website here. It continues thru Nov `1.

In conjunction there is also a multi-media show -- this one stationery in bleachers -- at Augustus' Forum. It was presented last year to recognize the 2000th anniversary of his death. It too, is excellent.

Posted by Michael

Milwaukie, Oregon, USA

05/20/15 10:42 AM

102 posts

Thanks for the tip.

Posted by Nigel

Northamptonshire, England

05/20/15 12:41 PM

34355 posts

It seems that that is the way forward in Rome. The Domus we went to in March was similar and absolutely fab.

Posted by Back2Italy

Indianapolis

05/20/15 02:37 PM

247 posts

This sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

Posted by jennakalkwarf

St. Louis, MO

05/20/15 03:58 PM

251 posts

Did you order your tickets bore hand or the day of?

Posted by Laurel OP

Forest Grove, OR

05/20/15 04:10 PM

11852 posts

I bought online a few days in advance. I highly recommend you do so too. Space is very limited. If there is a rain out, you will get a refund. That happened to us last year.

Posted by Jeff

Phoenix AZ

05/20/15 05:13 PM

635 posts

Thanks for the tip! I just ordered tickets for the Forum of Augustus show for my grandson and me next week.

[Edit May 29] Thanks again for the tip. We enjoyed the show last night -- intelligent, educational and beautifully produced. Well worth it.

By the way, Via dei Fori Imperiali is torn up for construction of the Metro C line. Pedestrians are squeezed by fences into narrow walkways on the sides of the road. High temporary walls limit the view. With such little space for walking, you have no choice but to be up-close and personal with the selfie-stick sellers.

Posted by Laurel OP

Forest Grove, OR

05/29/15 05:37 AM

11852 posts

Via dei Fori Imperiali has been a mess at the Colosseo end for quite some time. Metro C is proving a ridiculous challenge to build through the historic center.

Glad you enjoyed the show!

Posted by Laurel OP

Forest Grove, OR

05/29/15 09:37 AM

11852 posts

Qiurite, It is not the pleasant walk it once was. But you are right: you can still look into the fori at the west end and the new lighting is nice.

Posted by Jeff

Phoenix AZ

05/29/15 12:37 PM

635 posts

Quirite, what will the grandstands on either side of Via dei Fori at Via Cavour be used for? I'm not referring to the seating for the Forum of Augustus show, only facing north, away from the street. The ones I'm asking about face Via dei Fori on both sides