Palatine Hill
Palatino
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:53
Welcome to the Palatine Hill, or the Palatium, arguably the most historically dense acre of land in the entire Western world. As you stand here, you are standing at the very beginning of the Roman story. …
Listen in the app2The Arch of Titus — Gateway of Triumph2:22
We begin our ascent near the Arch of Titus, a monumental structure built in eighty-one AD to commemorate the victory of Emperor Titus in the Jewish War. This arch is one of only three triumphal arches remaining in the forum area…
Listen in the app3The Farnese Gardens — A Renaissance Reimagining2:08
As we climb higher, we enter the Orti Farnesiani, or the Farnese Gardens. It might seem strange to find a sixteenth-century Renaissance garden in the middle of an ancient Roman archaeological site, but this area tells an…
Listen in the app4Domus Tiberiana — The Subterranean Palace2:01
We now stand above the Domus Tiberiana, the palace of Rome’s second emperor, Tiberius. While the garden above covers much of the structure, the massive arches and foundations visible from the Forum side reveal the sheer scale of…
Listen in the app5The Palatine Museum — Artifacts of the Elite1:51
The building before you is the Palatine Museum, a structure that itself has a complex history. It was originally built as a monastery for the nuns of the Visitation in the nineteenth century, but after the unification of Italy,…
Listen in the app6Domus Flavia — The Public Stage of the Emperor1:55
We now enter the Domus Flavia, the public wing of the massive palace complex built by Emperor Domitian in the late first century AD. This was the 'office' of the emperor, the space designed to overwhelm visiting ambassadors,…
Listen in the app7The Palatine Stadium — The Sunken Garden1:48
Stretching out before you is the Palatine Stadium, or the 'Hippodromus Palatii.' While its shape resembles a miniature version of the Circus Maximus, it was likely not used for major public chariot races. Instead, it served as a…
Listen in the app8Circus Maximus Overlook — The View of the Masses1:52
As we move to the edge of the hill, we look down upon the Circus Maximus, the largest sports stadium ever built by humanity. From this vantage point, the emperors would watch the chariot races—the 'Formula One' of the ancient…
Listen in the app9Closing1:59
As our journey across the Palatine Hill comes to an end, I hope you carry with you more than just images of ruins. You have walked through the literal foundation of a civilization that shaped the modern Western world. …
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What is Palatine Hill?
Palatine Hill is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 18 min 49 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8883, 12.4869 |
| Last updated |
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