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    10 June | 2 October 2022

    JOURNEYS THROUGH ANCIENT ROME

    Conceived by Piero Angela and Paco Lanciano

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    Forum of Augustus


    The Forum of Augustus was built after Julius Caesar’s murder in 42 BC, on the eve of the battle of Filippi, in which Octavius, who later became Emperor Augustus, avenged the death of Julius Caesar by defeating Brutus and Cassius. The temple was dedicated to Mars Ultor (the Avenger), the god of war, who represented peace through power. The work of Paco Lanciano and Piero Angela, the visual and virtual reconstruction of the Forum and all its decorations, reconstructs the daily life of ancient Romans in a public space like this.

    Claudio Parisi Presicce, Sovrintendente Capitolino ai Beni Culturali



    THE PROJECT

    Stones can talk and tell many stories. A voyage through 2000 years of history, led by Piero Angela and Paco Lanciano, discovering a magnificent archaeological site, once the centre of city life in ancient Rome, that begins from the still visible marbles of the Forum of Augustus.A captivating reconstruction, rich in scientifically and historically detailed information, situated inside the archaeological site itself. Here, spectators can witness a multi-projection show of lights, images, short films and animation set to a background of music, sound effects and the narration by Piero Angela in 6 languages ​​(Italian, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Japanese).
    Visitors will have the opportunity to learn the story of the Temple dedicated to Mars the Avenger, constructed by Augustus to honour the memory of his great uncle Julius Caesar, after his assassination. A temple as tall as a 9-storey building that dominated the Forum from which one could access the halls of the Courts. Next to the Temple stood an immense statue of Augustus that was likely almost 12 meters tall, of which only a 1.66 meter-long footprint remains. Behind it, there was a large wall as tall as an 11-storey building constructed without the use of mortar. It has been standing for 2,000 years withstanding many earthquakes, including the earthquake of 1703 when a part of the Coliseum collapsed.This project is part of the celebrations held in honour of the 2000th anniversary of Augustus’ death (19 August 14 A.D.) and of a large effort geared towards the valorization of the Imperial Fora.

    SHOW SCHEDULES (nightly shows)
    10 June – 31 July: 9.15pm; 10.15pm; 11.15pm
    1 – 31 August: 9.pm; 10pm; 11pm
    1 September – 2 October: 8.15pm; 9.15pm; 10.15pm

    Any cancellations for technical or meteorological reasons will be promptly communicated via email to the address provided during the purchase








            WHEN       

    From 17 April to 30 April: daily 20.20 – 21.20 – 22.20
    (except April 19 for security reasons)
    From May 1st to August 31st: every day 9.00 pm – 10.00 pm – 11.00 pm
    From September 1 to September 30: every day 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm – 10.00 pm
    From 1 October to 3 November: every day 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm
    Duration: 40 minutes

     


            HOW DOES IT WORK?      


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    Special audio systems with disposable earphones will allow the audience to listen to the music, special effects and the story narrated by Piero Angela in 6 languages (Italian, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Japanese).

    The audience will be greeted by the voice of Piero Angela and by the wonderful footage and reconstructions showing the places as they appeared at the time of Augustus: a captivating recontruction that is also rich in scientifically and historically detailed information.

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    While going over various aspects of the Roman world, the story will always be connected to the surrounding area, creatively using the remains of the Forum of Augustus to let the stones tell their story.

    Besides the faithful reconstruction of the area, with all kinds of special effects, the story will focus on the figure of Augustus, whose giant statue, 12 meters high, dominated the area next to the temple.


              WHERE      

    ROME, IMPERIAL FORA – FORUM OF AUGUSTUS
    VIA ALESSANDRINA OVERLOOKING THE FORUM OF AUGUSTUS

    Forum of Caesar

    THE PROJECT

    The story narrated by Piero Angela, accompanied by reconstructions and videos, starts from the history of the excavations made for the construction of Via dei Fori Imperiali, when an “army” of 1,500 construction workers were mobilized in an unprecedented work: razing to the ground an entire neighborhood and digging out the area until the level of ancient Rome was reached.

    Thus the story starts from the remains of the majestic Temple of Venus, built by Julius Caesar after his victory over Pompey, to lead the spectators into the excitement of the daily life in Ancient Rome, when officials, plebeians, militaries, matrons, consuls and senators strolled under the arches of the Forum. Ancient taberne reapper among these colonnades, they were used as offices and shops of the Forum and, among these, of particular interest is the shop of a nummulario, a sort of currency exchange point of the timeThere was also a large public toilet of which there are curious remains.

    The visit seeks to evoke the role of the Forum in the life of the Romans but also the figure of Julius Caesar. To accomplish this great work, Caesar had to expropriate and demolish an entire neighborhood,  at the total cost of 100 million gold coins, the equivalent of at least 300 million euros. Caesar also wanted that the new headquarters of the Roman Senate, the Curia, was built right next to his court. A building that still exists and that, through a virtual reconstruction, you can review as it appeared at that time.

    In those years, while the power of Rome grew dramatically, the Senate was very weakened and it was in this situation of internal crisis that Caesar was able to get special and perpetual political power. Through the story narrated by Piero Angela spectators will get to know more about this intelligent and ambitious man, idolized by some, hated and feared by others.

    SHOW SCHEDULES (nightly shows)
    10 June to 31 July: from 9pm to 11.00pm
    1 to 31 August: from 8.40pm to 11.00 pm
    1 September to 2 October: from 8pm to 10.20pm

    Any cancellations for technical or meteorological reasons will be promptly communicated via email to the address provided during the purchase


            WHEN       

    From 17 April to 30 April: Sunday-Friday 20.20 – 22.20, Saturday 20.20 alle 22.40
    From 1 May to 31 May: Sunday-Friday 20.40 – 23.00, Saturday 20.40 alle 23.20
    From 1 June to 31 July: 21.00 – 23.40
    From 1 August to 31 August: ore 20.40 – 23.40
    From 1 September to 30 September: Sunday-Friday 20.00 – 23.20, Saturday 20.00 – 23.20
    From 1 October to 31 October : 19.00 – 22.20
    From 1 November to 3 November: Sunday-Friday 18.20 – 22.00, Saturday 18.20 – 22.00

    Shows every: 20 minutes
    Duration: 50 minutes


            HOW        


    cuffie-cesareThrough special audio systems with headphones the spectators will listen to music, special effects and the story narrated by Piero Angela in 8 languages (Italian, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Japanese, German and Chinese).

    The story narrated by Piero Angela is accompanied by some amazing videos and reconstructions.

    To watch the traveling show at the Forum of Caesar, the access will be through the staircase located near the Trajan’s Column.
    To reach the Forum of Caesar the public will pass through the Forum of Trajan on a walkway and under the underground tunnel of the Imperial Fora, opened for the first time after the excavations of the last century.

    The visit seeks to evoke the role of the Forum in the life of the Romans but also the figure of Julius Caesar.


             WHERE        

    ROME, FORO DI TRAIANO
    NEXT TO TRAJAN’S COLUMN

    Authors

    The stones speak. And they tell a lot of stories. The Forum of Augustus and Forum of Caesar are important sources of information for archaeologists and for all of us. Through light effects we will reconstruct the Forum, a place at the centre of many historical events in ancient Rome.

    Piero Angela

    We invite you to enjoy a cultural, educational, emotional and spectacular experience, that is also original and surprising. The findings are the protagonists of this experience and technology will help us to appreciate it. You will be enchanted by the real life, the ancient world, and history.

    Paco Lanciano


                    PROMOTED BY                 



                  PRODUCED BY                 

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    MULTIMEDIA

    mizar

    in collaborazione con Capware

     


     

     

     

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      Forum of Augustus Tickets

      Forum of Augustus Tickets

      Ticket: € 15,00 – Combined: € 25,00
      Reduced ticket: € 10,00 – Combined: € 17,00
      Combined ticket is only available for the two performances on the same night
      Categories eligible for reduction:
      MIC CARD holders,
      Roma Pass 48h/72h holders, Forces
      Police, Military, Journalists, Teachers,
      Under 26 and Reduced groups of 10 and up.
      Free ticket: visitors with disabilities and one
      carer, under 6, E.U. turist
      guides.
      Pre-sale: € 1,00
      Combined pre-sale: € 2,00

      The ticket office opens one hour earlier

      Pre-sale: € 1,00 per ticket
      The pre-sale fee of €1.00 will be charged on site only for tickets that will be used on dates after the day of purchase.

      Accessibility: 4 places are available for people with mobility disabilities

      For exclusive performances write to viaggioneifori@060608.it

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      Forum of Caesar Tickets

      Forum of Caesar Tickets

      Ticket: € 15,00 – Combined: € 25,00
      Reduced ticket: € 10,00 – Combined: € 17,00
      Combined ticket is only available for the two performances on the same night
      Categories eligible for reduction:
      MIC CARD holders,
      Roma Pass 48h/72h holders, Forces
      Police, Military, Journalists, Teachers,
      Under 26 and Reduced groups of 10 and up.
      Free ticket: visitors with disabilities and one
      carer, under 6, E.U. turist
      guides.
      Pre-sale: € 1,00
      Combined pre-sale: € 2,00

      The ticket office opens one hour earlier

      Pre-sale: € 1,00 per ticket
      The pre-sale fee of €1.00 will be charged on site only for tickets that will be used on dates after the day of purchase.

      Accessibility: the route is suitable for people with mobility disabilities

      For exclusive performances write to viaggioneifori@060608.it

      BUY ON-LINE
       

      TICKET INFO AND DETAILS

      Reduced:

      • Young people under 26
      • Teachers in business
      • Journalists with regular National Association card (professionals, practitioners, publicists)
      • National Law Enforcement and Military with a National Order card
      • MIC card holders (current valid)
      • Roma Pass 48h/72h holders
      • Groups exceeding 10 units

      Free:

      • children under 6
      • visitors with disabilities and/or civilly disabled and one carer
      • European Union tourist guides by showing a valid license issued by the competent authority

      Viaggio nei Fori is part of the Roma Pass circuit.

      Free tickets can be obtained, at a cost of €1.00 pre-sale, online, at 060608 or at PIT.

      Tickets are available for purchase:

      • Online
      • Contact center +39 060608 (open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – at the cost of a local call)
      • Ticket office
        • Forum of Augustus on Via Alessandrina, Largo Corrado Ricci side, subject to availability.
          Ticket office opening hours: 1 hour before (map)
        • Ticket office at Trajan’s Column – Imperial Forums, Piazza Madonna di Loreto (map)
      • Tourist Infopoints:
        • Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza Pia (adjacent gardens) (map)
        • Minghetti, Via Marco Minghetti (corner Via del Corso) (map)
        • Imperiali, Via dei Fori Imperiali (map)
        • Termini, Via Giovanni Giolitti, 34 (map)
        • Fiumicino, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport – International Arrivals Terminal T3 (map)
        • Ciampino, Rome-Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport – area outside the Arrivals area (map)
      • The pre-sale fee of €1.00 will be charged on site only for tickets that will be used on dates after the day of purchase.

      Access to the performance is allowed only on the date and time indicated on the ticket.
      It’s recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the performance.
      Access is not allowed when the show has started. Management reserves the right to place latecomers in subsequent groups based on availability, but there is no guarantee that they will be allowed into the show.
      Date changes and/or refunds, possible only and exclusively in case of cancellation of the performance due to rain and/or technical problems, must be requested, strictly within and not later than 15 days from the cancelled date, to: viaggioneifori@060608.it

      • email responses will be sent Monday through Friday excluding holidays;
      • presale costs will not be refunded under any circumstances;
        refunds for non-European countries will be possible only for purchases made by credit card;
        under no circumstances will refunds be given on the spot.

       Please note that:

      • disposable earphones in sealed envelopes are used for audio listening;
      • food and beverages are not allowed to be consumed during the performances;
      • only small pets are allowed in a pet carrier;
      • no toilet facilities are provided.

       

                    CONTACTS            

      Contact center of tourist and cultural information in Rome
      +39 060608 (open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

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