ROME: Forum

The Roman Forum is a once occupied by many Roman buildings, which filled political or religious office space. At the time of the empire, it was central to the life of the city. Today, there are still some remains, which can be visited with an entrance fee.

One of the most famous infrastructure is probably the Roman Forum. This is a large platform, made ​​of stone. Politicians settled there to speak directly to the people gathered in a vast square.

It also included the Curia, where the senators held their meetings. The pontiffs and flamines (Roman priests who are dedicated to one god), they, held meetings in the Regia. You can also see the remains of Tabularium where administrative records were kept.

It was also a place of commerce, where merchants were selling their products. Many temples were built. But before completing these social functions, the place has been around a necropolis. Hence its name "forum": this word originally meant "enclosure, grave."