Interactive Tourist Maps and Guides: Mercati di Traiano

Rome’s oldest shopping mall

Mercati di Traiano is believed to be the remains of what was once the world’s first shopping mall. Located along the Via dei Fori Imperiali, next to Trajan’s Forum, this large site of ancient ruins once featured shops and apartments as part of Trajan’s market. Today, it is a museum that provides insights into what life used to be like in ancient Rome.

Conveniently located near Piazza Venezia

Museo dei Fori Imperiali is easily accessible using public transit, no matter what part of Rome you are traveling from. It is less than a 10-minutes walk from Piazza Venezia, a central hub of Rome’s public transportation network. Many bus routes make stops at Piazza Venezia, as well as the Tram line 8.

The nearest metro station to Mercati di Traiano is Colosseo station, on the Line B (blue line). Trajan's Market is an 11-minute walk northwest from Colosseo station, parallel to Via dei Fori Imperiali, along Via del Colosseo. It is also a 20-minute walk from Roma Termini, and less than 10-minutes from Roma Termini if taking public transport. The Roma Termini station intersects with both Lines A and B of the Rome Metro system, making it a good place for transfers between Rome's various districts. The Roma Termini also offers connections beyond Rome to major cities in Italy, and the rest of Europe.

Explore tourist attractions in ancient Rome's historic centre

There are many tourist attractions nearby to Mercati di Traiano. Trajan’s square, and the Trajan columns for example, are both within the same city block. Also, within the same city block, Forum of Augustus is less than a 5-minute walk to the south, along Via dei Fori Imperiali. Across the street, is the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, and Musei Capitolini, along with several historical landmarks, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum.

If you travel northeast from Mercati di Traiano along Via Panisperna, you will be able to reach Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in 15-minutes on foot. Trevi Fontain is also located close by to the north, reachable by walking in under 10-minutes. Mercati di Traiano is centrally located in the heart of historic ancient Rome, making it a great place to include as part of any tour of the city.

Hotels and accommodation close to Museo dei Fori Imperiali

There many great hotels and accommodation located in the area immediately close to Mercati di Traiano at Museo dei Fori Imperiali. Along Via Tor de Conti, you will find Roma Luxus Hotel, Nerva Boutique Hotel, Residenza Maritti, and beside it, Hotel Forum. To the north side, across from the entrance to Trajan’s market, are Hotel Traiano, Residenza Torre Colonna, and H10 Palazzo Galla.

The Mercati di Traiano is centrally located within Rome and easy to reach by public transit, so it is a convenient place to visit it no matter where you are staying.