The Palatine Hill, which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire". The site is now mainly a large open-air museum whilst the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.
Latin name: Palatium; Collis Palatinus
Italian name: Palatino
Rione: Campitelli
Buildings: Flavian Palace
People: Cicero, Augustus, Tiberius, Domitian
Events: Finding of Romulus and Remus
Ancient Roman religion: Temple of Apollo Palatinus, Temple of Cybele, Lupercalia, Secular Games
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