The broad Via dei Fori Imperiali is lined on either side by the remains of the Forums of ancient Rome. The street was laid in 1932 with the name Via dell'Impero (Empire Street). It connects the center to the districts of San Giovanni and Celio and is therefore an important artery for the city. The street runs from Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum with the Basilica Ulpia, Trajan's Forum and Augustus' Forum on the right and Caesar's Forum and Nerva's Forum on the left. About halfway along, on both sides, lies the Forum of Peace. Today, the avenue remains a vibrant hub of activity, bustling with tourists, street performers, and vendors selling souvenirs and refreshments.