Forum of Augustus
Archaeological Site Imperial Roman forum in Rome built under Augustus
Augustus’ Forum in Rome contains the remains of temples, marble columns and reliefs commissioned by the emperor; visitors study Roman political architecture and stroll between the nearby Imperial Forums.
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The Forum of Augustus is one of the imperial fora in Rome, built under Emperor Augustus to provide a ceremonial and religious precinct complementing the Roman Forum. It was officially dedicated in 2 BCE and centered on the Temple of Mars Ultor.
The complex combined a monumental temple, colonnaded courtyards, and decorated porticoes that housed statues and served both cultic and public ceremonial uses. It functioned as a place for legal proceedings, senate delegations, and imperial commemorations tied to Augustus’s rule.
Constructed in the late first century BCE, the forum was part of a broader program of building that reshaped Rome’s central civic and religious landscape under Augustus. Archaeological remains are visible adjacent to the Via dei Fori Imperiali and have been the subject of ongoing excavation and restoration.
The ruins lie in central Rome, near the Capitoline and Roman Forum areas, and are accessible from the historic centre and major tourist routes.
- Founding and dedication: Commissioned by Emperor Augustus and formally dedicated in 2 BCE, the forum served imperial religious and political functions linked to the Augustan regime.
What to See #
- Temple of Mars Ultor: The Temple of Mars Ultor is the central and most prominent structure within the forum, built to house cult images and state ceremonial functions.
- Colonnades and porticoes: Colonnaded spaces and decorated porticoes framed public areas used for legal and commemorative functions during the imperial period.
How to Get to Forum of Augustus #
The Forum of Augustus is in central Rome within the larger Roman Forum archaeological area, a short walk from the Colosseum and Capitoline Hill. Metro: Colosseo station (Line B) or numerous buses serving the historic centre.
Tips for Visiting Forum of Augustus #
- Buy a combined ticket including the Colosseum and Forum of Augustus to skip repetitive queues.
- Stand in the museum niches to read the inscriptions-Forum of Augustus rewards small details like reused columns and imperial dedications.
- Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and to get better light on the Forum's remaining columns.
Best Time to Visit Forum of Augustus #
Best in spring and autumn for mild weather and good light; mornings and late afternoons reduce crowds.
Weather & Climate near Forum of Augustus #
Forum of Augustus's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (705 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
