Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: bag policy & entry rules
Rome, Italy · archaeological site · last checked 2026-06-14
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?
Limited. Allowed only within hand-luggage size 30x40x15 cm; backpacks exceeding the permitted dimensions are not admitted (Art. 9.6). No cloakroom available.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?
Not allowed. Suitcases/trolleys exceeding 30x40x15 cm are not allowed and there is no luggage deposit (Art. 9.6 / 7.7).
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?
Managed under the same Parco archeologico del Colosseo regulation, which states there is no cloakroom or luggage storage (Art. 7.7). Bags must not exceed 30x40x15 cm.
What bag size is allowed at Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?
max 30x40x15 cm (hand luggage)
There is no cloakroom here — large bags and suitcases can't be brought in or left anywhere. Drop them at a nearby luggage storage (from ~€5/day).
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| Backpack | Limited | Allowed only within hand-luggage size 30x40x15 cm; backpacks exceeding the permitted dimensions are not admitted (Art. 9.6). No cloakroom available. |
| Suitcase / luggage | Not allowed | Suitcases/trolleys exceeding 30x40x15 cm are not allowed and there is no luggage deposit (Art. 9.6 / 7.7). |
| Water bottle | Not specified | Only glass bottles ('bottiglie in vetro') are explicitly prohibited; plastic water bottles are not addressed in the official regulation. |
| Metal bottle | Not specified | Metal/reusable bottles are not addressed in the official regulation; only glass bottles are explicitly banned. |
| Food | Limited | Eating is only allowed in designated areas per the official regulation (Art. 9.2); bringing food is not explicitly banned, but consuming meals is restricted to permitted spaces. |
| Stroller | Not specified | Strollers/prams (passeggini) are not mentioned in the official regulation. |
| Tripod | Not allowed | Tripods are prohibited as professional optical/audio equipment without formal authorization from the Park Direction (Art. 9.7). |
| Camera | Allowed | Ordinary cameras are not restricted; only professional optical/audio equipment (video cameras, microphones, mixers, drones) requires authorization. Selfie sticks are prohibited (Art. 9.6/9.7). |
| Umbrella | Limited | The prohibited-items article references umbrella size ('ombrelli di dimensioni non superiori ad un metro', Art. 9.6); large/long umbrellas are restricted. Wording is ambiguous in both IT and EN texts. |
| Pets | Limited | The open areas of the Roman Forum and Palatine allow small dogs (under 10 kg) carried exclusively in an appropriate pet carrier; guide/therapy dogs with medical certification otherwise (Art. 9.3). |
| E-scooter | Not allowed | Explicitly prohibited along with bicycles and other vehicles ('biciclette, monopattini e altri mezzi', Art. 9.6). |
Cloakroom: Managed under the same Parco archeologico del Colosseo regulation, which states there is no cloakroom or luggage storage (Art. 7.7). Bags must not exceed 30x40x15 cm.