I recently read this article about a secret passageway between the Forum and Palantine Hill that was used by Roman emperors. After a Google search, I could not find any information about the exact location of the entrance. Has anyone been through this passageway? Where is the emtrance? Is it a ticketed attraction? If so, is it included with you Palantine ticket?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/11943173/Hidden-passageway-once-used-by-Roman-emperors-opens-to-public-for-first-time.html
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16745 posts
The Imperial Ramp looks to have been open to visitors since fall of 2015-2016, and this mention on Tickitaly says that access is included with your general-entry ticket.
http://www.tickitaly.com/blog/2015/10/rome-the-reopened-imperial-ramp/
Another mention on coopculture with no indication that an additional ticket is needed:
https://www.coopculture.it/en/ticket.cfm?office=La%20rampa%20imperiale%20–%20scavi%20e%20restauri%20tra%20foro%20romano%20e%20palatino&id=4&evento=389
This appears to be where it's located:
Posted by
OP
Pacific NW, USA
334 posts
Thank you!
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16745 posts
You're welcome! It's always possible that additional excavation or a special event could mess with what has been formerly published but we'll hope not. :O)
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
I think Claran and I were there at the same time, there was a special exhibition at Santa Maria Antiqua. The ramp was partially open then, looks like the entire passageway is available now.