Discover the Forma Urbis - Rome's Latest Must-see Ancient Roman Site!

Don't miss a visit to Rome's newest Ancient Rome site - the Archeological Park of Celio and the Forma Urbis - a marble map of Rome from Ancient Rome that you can actually walk on!
Transport yourself back to the Roman Empire and walk through the streets, temples, homes, theaters, and monuments of Ancient Rome.
Stroll through Rome's beautiful new FREE archeological park and learn about ancient Roman architecture, public monuments, and funerary markers.
This is a must-visit site for anyone who loves Ancient Rome, and it's right near the Colosseum, so it's easy to fit into your Rome itinerary!
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 What is this park?
01:08 How do you get there?
02:11 How did it become the archaeological park we see today?
04:23 Four segments of the park
09:00 Where do we get the word ''fascism'' from?
09:48 My favorite thing in the park - an anemoscope
10:20 The Forma Urbis Romae - a short history
15:53 Inside the Forma Urbis Museum
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[@Romewise]

*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Rome:* 🛺 Private Golf Cart tour including Caelian Hill - tinyurl.com/ydeur794 🏺 Rome Underground tour including Roman Houses at Celio - gyg.me/EUQBHs0m 🏛 Colosseum Underground, Arena & Forum Tour - gyg.me/kEWpdwV0 ✝ Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Basilica guided tour - gyg.me/NQrbhqyl

[@iamgermane]

How about more park and less of a selfie?

[@robertacook6558]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do for tourists coming to Rome who are interested in art, architecture, churches, museums, and the history of ancient Rome. I am a tourist interested in all time periods of the history of Rome and Italy, and have been in Rome a few times but never more than five nights at a time. This time we will be there for two weeks in February and I am so grateful for your help. I only recently discovered you in my planning process a couple months ago and you have been enormously helpful! You have a delightful style, Very positive and insightful, and the passion that you have for sharing the wonders of Rome is palpable. Thank you thank you!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much, Roberta! I am so grateful to you for taking the time to write such lovely comments. You really made my day! I hope you will have a wonderful visit this month and really get a lot out of your two-week trip. Enjoy!!!

[@robertacook6558]

@@Romewise I wanted to circle back to you to thank you again for all of your help for tourists planning more in-depth trips to Rome. You are so dedicated to helping people have the best experience and your knowledge is truly impressive and invaluable! Thank you so much for sharing it! My sister and I were in Rome from the end of February to 15 March, and it was not too busy and due to having done all of the advanced planning, we never had to stand in line and every day was a joy, full of wonderful discoveries! I am especially grateful to you for your videos on some of the very early churches. Early Christian Rome is a marvel. I have been to Ravenna twice, but I had never seen the early gorgeous mosaics in Rome. I knew about some of the churches and was planning to visit them, but you made me aware of several others. We are very grateful. Il mausoleo di Costanza was a marvel. We visited the Basilica of Sant’Agnese Fuori le Mura, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Santa Maria in Trastevere, Santa Sabina, Sant’Anselmo all’Aventino, Santa Pudenziana, Santa Prassede, San Clemente, and others. Your tip on visiting the Vatican museums from mid-afternoon on was right on! We first visited on an early morning tour which included St Peter’s so that we wouldn’t have to wait in line in the piazza of St Peter’s to get into the basilica, per your info. As I have visited the Vatican museums before (never on a tour) I was disappointed as they move you so quickly and we didn’t get that much new info. I couldn’t believe how inadequate the info provided was in le stanze di Raffaello. Fortunately, I am quite knowledgeable about that. (We took a semi-private tour with LivTours.) However, it was worth it to go right into St Peters (where we left the tour when they were going to exit) in order to spend a lot more time there, including to go downstairs and to the Treasury. We knew in advance that we would be going to the Vatican museums on our own on another day and your tip caused us to buy tickets at 2 pm and we went right in, just as you indicated. I could go on and on. Your passion for sharing and helping others is wonderful! I am one of thousands and thousands of grateful tourists, I am sure! I am still watching your videos in order to return to Rome virtually and to think about the next trip. My sister also sends her warm regards, thanks, and best wishes! Roberta Cook

[@MarielGoldOfficial]

Thank you, Elyssa!!! I'm going to be in Roma on February 28th and will definitely visit these sites.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful. I hope you have a great visit to Rome this month!

[@user-mu1kn5xe6u]

I didn`t think it was possible but I think your videos are getting better.Outstanding.

[@Romewise]

What a lovely thing to say! I truly appreciate you!

[@JeremiahAlphonsus]

I wish the Museum of Roman Civilization in EUR with its incredible scale models of Ancient Rome would open again.

[@Romewise]

Yes, I know, all of my friends feel the same way! So many people in Rome wish that museum would reopen. They say it's being restored but I was recently at the newly opened Museums of Civilizations just next door (which is superb!), and I didn't see any signs of activity at the old Museum of Roman Civilization. We can only hope!

[@peterjones7673]

Once again Elyssa you have brought us another place in Rome that so many of us have never seen or heard of before. Presented and researched in your usual in depth way and so easy to understand, you really are the master when it comes to what to see and do in Rome. Thank you from all of us.

[@Romewise]

Peter, once again, you are so kind with your words of support and encouragement. it's because of people like you, who appreciate what I'm trying to do, that I love what I do so much! Thanks as always!

[@hdibart]

This was fascinating,thank you.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you found it interesting!

[@marionhaydon6579]

Thank you. I’ve set up a folder of your videos to help with planning for our trip nextJanuary.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching and for letting me know you enjoy my videos! I hope you have a wonderful trip next January. You might find these videos helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4acp2mHer2XqdE kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGPJgnxtpLqsp8U

[@paulinemaher4715]

Great video. This is definitely on my itinerary for my next trip. Thank you !!!. .

[@Romewise]

You'll love it! Thanks for your comments and for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@michaelrush6083]

I love your videos they so good. Your enthusiasm contagious. Thanks so much

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoy my videos!

[@Godlvr008]

Elyssa gives the best insight to make the most of your trip Excellent video😊

[@Romewise]

You are always so kind! Thank you as always for all your support and lovely comments.

[@guidebooktraveller]

Nice and informative . Rome is amazing. Appreciate the upload from a new sub❤️🙏👍

[@Romewise]

Thanks for the sub! And thanks for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mikaelmelbye]

Dear Elyssa, What a treat. I have visited Rome since 1970 where I came with a back pack at the age of 15. I have never heard of this. So, thank you. A question from the hip. Do you do guided tours af Rome? I would hire you on the spot. Best wishes from Mikael from Denmark

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for your kind comments! Well the site is new but the map sort of isn't although it's new that they have shown it this way. It is truly an amazing thing to visit, in the literal sense of the word! Thanks for asking if I give tours. I am not a tour guide so I don't give tours, but I appreciate the thought! Best wishes back to you from Rome!

[@mikaelmelbye]

Dear Elyssa, Thank you for your reply. I liked the way you explained for us normal humans to understand. Maybe we'll meet in the Forum and discuss the ruins. Best wishes, Mikael (from cold and dark Denmark)

[@Romewise]

I'm really grateful for your comments. I work hard to study the whole subject but then try to make my presentation of it not too long or involved...it is very easy to go down a rabbit hole when you are passionate about these subjects as I am! @@mikaelmelbye

[@Nualchemist]

I must include this in my nest trip to Roma. Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@Romewise]

You'll love it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@kariolar3158]

Thank you so much for your videos. My friend and I are going in 2 weeks. I have watched other videos on what do, what to wear, etc. and your videos are so much more practical! I studied landscape architecture in college and history of Roma and the surrounding areas but have never been there. I wished I had found your videos in our initial stages of planning! ❤ Your videos are the best.

[@Romewise]

Wow what a lovely compliment - thank you so much! I am very happy you find my videos helpful and interesting. I hope you have a wonderful visit!

[@Zenocrat]

Wonderful video ... thank you!

[@Romewise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tunnus.123]

Great.

[@Romewise]

Thank you!

[@edgarsnake2857]

The story of the map is amazing. Thanks.

[@Romewise]

It really is! I hope you'll get to see it in person!

[@RasmusDyhrFrederiksen]

Love visiting Rome - such a great city to walk around in, and so much to see.

[@Romewise]

I love it too!

[@MK-tk8tb]

Fascinating.

[@lorenzo3987]

As a Roman, this is so well explained and informative! Thank you :)

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your compliments. Sopratutto venendo da un romano! Ti ringrazio di cuore!

[@sallypolzin2054]

Thank you so much. When I return to Rome some day (I hope soon), this will be on the top of my to do list.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! I hope you'll get to visit it soon!

[@whatevs1700]

Awesome video. So well presented. Subscribed so I can see more of your content. Love Roma.

[@Romewise]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for your kind comments. I've got lots of content coming so I hope you'll enjoy it!

[@giuseppefornari5777]

Very clear explanation, my compliments for your good Italian pronunciation!

[@Romewise]

Grazie tantissime!

[@lero9841]

This channel is fantastic! sei bravissima e molto chiara con le tue spiegazioni, grazie di apprezzare così tanto la nostra storia❤

[@Romewise]

Grazie infinite! Io adoro roma e la sua storia, la gente, la città. E un mio piacere condividere la bellezza di questa meravigliosa città! Grazie ancora per le belle parole.

[@diannewheatleygiliotti8513]

Thanks!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much!! So nice of you!

[@dianadelahaye7660]

Great i want to see it!

[@Romewise]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@TWOCOWS1]

Wonderfully educational. Thank you Ma'am. Fantastic.

[@Romewise]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@TWOCOWS1]

@@Romewise I watch your postings all the time. They are great. Thank you

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! That's very kind of you! @@TWOCOWS1

[@williammatthews4491]

fascinating.

[@davewhitehead135]

Great. Thank You.

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louisdangelo9375]

Last March I stayed at an air bnb on via Gallia which is walking distance from the park. I walked through park and saw the artifacts. It’s amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@Romewise]

That's great! You would have seen it when it was still just a big jumble as they only opened this January. But it's still a cool area that allows you to walk towards the Colosseum and Palatine Hill without any crowds. I hope you'll get to visit it again now that the park is organized and open to the public!

[@louisdangelo9375]

@@Romewise Yes. It’s a great area to walk in. I recall seeing the church of San Gregorio. I’ll be seeing more if Rome. I’m retiring to Italy this year.

[@Romewise]

Wonderful!! @@louisdangelo9375

[@RomaOraOfficial]

Wooow Elyssa! Ottimo lavoro ❤️

[@Romewise]

Grazieeeee!!! Questo complimento da voi è veramente molto gradito!!! Sono onorata!!! Grazie tantissime! A presto!

[@RomaOraOfficial]

@@Romewise ❤️☺️

[@carmenpdl8918]

Sono di Roma e purtroppo finora non ho mai visitato questo Parco Archeologico e nemmeno ne conoscevo l'esistenza. Sarebbe utile ogni tanto avere video del genere anche in lingua italiana, per favore.

[@Romewise]

Buongiorno Carmen. Grazie per il feedback e soprattutto per aver trovato il tempo per visitare il mio canale. Tra breve tutti i contenuti dei miei nuovi video saranno fruibili anche in lingua Italiana ( e le prometto che comincerò proprio con la FORMA URBIS) in collaborazione con professionisti e studiosi della materia. Per la parte interattiva, darò voce ai video ed ai contenuti grazie al contributo di mio marito Alessandro, romano-de- Roma- anche lui appassionato di archeologia e studioso di storia contemporanea. Nel frattempo non esiti a contattarmi qualora abbia delle domande e soprattutto continui a seguirci su KZbin!! Grazie ancora Elyssa

[@larsrons7937]

Thank you very much for this fascinating tour.

[@Romewise]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comments!

[@larsrons7937]

@@Romewise You're welcome. 😊 I'm right now diving into your videos on Larco Torre di Argentina/ Pompey's theatre, and trailing Iulius Caesar through Rome. Equally exciting. I do recommend them to others.

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot, I truly appreciate it! I will have more coming about the Pantheon and Piazza Navona soon. You may be interested in this video about the Colosseum: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ6vkJ2fm6uLfKc And this video about the first ever basilica, whch predates Christianity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imeYcnZ6p7CkjpY And also, even though it's not about Ancient Rome, you may also be interested in this video about "cenacoli", or Last Supper paintings in Florence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoCQhaanpdt_bdk @@larsrons7937

[@larsrons7937]

@@Romewise Thank you for the recommendations. I will check them out, and be looking forward to the new videos on Piazza Navona and Pantheon. I was just discussing those tow places with my relative with whom I last visited Rome 10 years ago. Warm regards from Denmark.

[@Romewise]

Thanks once again, and warm regards from Roma! @@larsrons7937

[@lucaferrari2106]

👍🇮🇹👍well done Elyssa 😁😁🤗🤗and for all ..... Welcome in Italy because Italy is an open-air museum....ciao..cya

[@Romewise]

Grazie mille!

[@lucaferrari2106]

👍😁👍🫶👍nice your job !!

[@cavius8784]

If the marble map was made in the 3rd century and the Noli map was made in the 18th century, and they mostly match up, means that the layout of Rome didn't change much in 14 centuries.

[@Romewise]

In some ways, yes, that is true. It's amazing, isn't it?

[@davidc5191]

Quite a jigsaw puzzle.

[@Romewise]

That's definitely one way to put it! :)

[@brendamoreno4345]

Thanks. I will be in Rome on the 27th . How is rhe crowd in Romw now? Super busy?... So i get an idea doe my busy pack scheduled I made

[@Romewise]

Rome can be "quieter" in early winter but the more the season gets closer to spring, the busier it gets. I was at the Vatican museums on Monday and it was wall to wall people. The Vatican and Colosseum are often crowded year-round, but definitely Rome is busier in February than it used to be. You might find these videos helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWacloVna7eUlac kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGPJgnxtpLqsp8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4K9l55pgriNr8k Have a great trip!

[@ronwalker4849]

THE MAP MAY HAVE BEEN USED AS A FORM OF TAX COLLECTION INFORMATION, AND CENCUS TABULATION

[@Romewise]

Yes, that's true, it was one theory for its use. But most scholars agree there were likely cadastral maps on papyrus for this purpose, and they suggest that this marble map was purely decorative, as it was too big and too high up off the ground to see clearly.

[@PatSmith-wi1kz]

Paris could never compare to Rome

[@metasudans]

Velarium.

[@Romewise]

Yes, I know, thanks. I realized it after I'd published the video. Slip of the tongue!

[@plato7771]

The problem with this video is that she is in almost every shot. We need to see less of her and more of what she is talking about.

[@Romewise]

She thanks you for your constructive feedback.