Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: bag & entry policy
Rome, Italy · archaeological site · last checked 2026-06-14
BackpackLimited
SuitcaseNot allowed
CloakroomNo
Max bag sizemax 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.
Source: official venue rules · confidence: high · last checked 2026-06-14. Rules change — always confirm officially before you go.