Palatine

One of the most impressive sites in Rome is the Palatine. According to Roman legend, this is the place where Romulus and Remus (the founders of Rome) were raised by a wolf in a cave. According to our guidebook, "traces of Iron Age huts dating from the 9th century BC, have been found on the Palatine Hill, providing archaeological support for the area's legendary links with the founding of Rome." There are many different ruins of palaces and temples at this location. There are also ruins of the Stadium and the Farnese Gardens. Our guidebook says that the Farnese Gardens are the first botanical gardens in Europe. This is a beautiful place with a lot of great things to see. There is an entrance fee of 11 Euros and although this may seem a little pricey, it also includes admission into the Colosseum and the Forum. You also are allowed two days to visit these three sites. I suggest trying to do all three in one day, or take your time and break it up into two different trips. I've included a picture of part of the Palatine that you are able to see from the Forum. I snapped this shot the second weekend we were in Rome and a few classmates and I visited the Colosseum and the Forum (regrettably, not the Palatine!)