Mercati di Traiano & Museo dei Fori Imperiali

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  • Address
    Via IV Novembre 94, Capitoline
  • Phone
    06 820 59 127
  • Website
  • Transport
    bus: Via IV Novembre

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Lonely Planet review

Incorporating the Great Hall of the 2nd-century Trajan markets (an ancient three-level shopping mall), the striking new Museum of the Imperial Fora showcases ancient artefacts found in Trajan's Forum and the surrounding fora of Cesare (Caesar), Nerva and Augusto (Augustus). In its heyday, Trajan's Forum boasted libraries, a temple, a triumphal arch, Rome's largest basilica, the Colonna di Traiano and the impressive market complex.

You can still peek into the ancient shops and bars, now a dramatic backdrop for temporary art exhibitions, as well as download the free audioguide podcast from the museum website.