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Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held 50,000 spectators.
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A History of the Colosseum

At no other time have the old and the new fit together so well in one city. Guarantee us you won’t leave Rome without a visit to the Colosseum! As you draw nearer to it, you will be shocked by its sheer size and the force it transmits. Step inside and go on an outing through history.

Colosseum

When Was It Built?
The Colosseum was dispatched by the rulers Vespasian and Titus and was done in 80 AD. Its consummation was remembered by 100 days of function and games.

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Gladiators and Games
The Colosseum was intended for sports, for example, as battles among fighters and wild monsters. Its semi-round structure housed 50,000 observers.

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Fun Facts
The biggest amphitheater on the planet, the last combatant battles were held there in 435 AD. Affirmation was free for all, and false maritime fights occurred upon section.

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How It Survived
In contrast to prior Roman amphitheaters, the materials utilized were worked to last: concrete for the establishments, travertine for the wharves, tufa infill, and block confronted concrete.

Insider tips

Admission

You can pre-book a standard ticket online that covers each of the three landmarks in the territory: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Opening times are from 8:30 AM until one hour before dusk.

Tours

In the event that you need to accomplish something other than a stroll in and get a couple of shots with your camera, we suggest a little gathering visit. We’ve done it and it’s well justified, despite any trouble. A specialist will show you old Roman history, design, game, and generally secret realities that make the Colosseum wake up as you stroll through it. You can likewise consolidate it with the guided visit through the Forum or Palatine Hill, in addition to you’ll get the opportunity to avoid the line.

Getting There

Colosseo station is situated on Rome’s blue metro line, two prevents from Termini. You can’t miss the Colosseum as you leave the station.

Good to know

When should I visit?

Open seven days every week, all year from 8:30 AM – 6:15 PM. Shut on December 25th and January first.

How to get there

Colosseo metro station – the Colosseum itself is located directly outside the exit.

Is it expensive?

A simple entry ticket is €12.

Will I need a guide?

It’s highly recommended!

What people are saying about Colosseum

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome! It is one of the bucket list items that one should pay a visit
This huge antiquated structure that was raised with little assistance of the present innovation had shown the assurance (from the Conquerer) and determination of (slave work) humankind ever.

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Package reviewed by ENG ANN

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant tour! Knowledgeable guides and very great value for money!
We completely making the most of our visit. The aides were so knowledgeable and truly rejuvenated the entire experience. It’s around 3 hours in length and a very much oiled machine! Tom, specifically, was superb and got the harmony between realities, humor, and narrating perfectly. He was so captivating and we truly were hanging off all his words! We are in a hetero relationship and both me and my accomplice left a piece in affection with Tom. Much obliged, Touriks!

Ancient Rome Tour: Colosseum Underground, Arena & Forum reviewed by Cherry

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guides in both the sections of the tour
Barbara for the Hill and Forum (2+approx)was enlightening, incredible and enthusiastic with a gathering of 6. With the little gathering, we made a ton of progress and an abundance of data. Open air theater Dungeon area was different to us and justified, despite all the trouble. Very learned guide in a gathering of 24. Visits and aides were extraordinary. Before visit ensure you have dynamic correspondence accessible ie telephone, WhatsApp, email?. 2of the 3 couples had pursued 4 pm over 2weeks before the visit at that point got 24 hours notice that visit time changed to 2 pm. This has to do with the prison area is restricted and time allotments are hard to get. Fortunately I saw what’s application message at 10 am, being I was adrift before hand. Likewise, do be there 25 minutes heretofore and use GPS/google search for Nicotours white flag.

Rome: Colosseum Dungeon, Forum & Palantine Hill VIP Tour reviewed by Cindy

⭐⭐⭐⭐ BRILLIANT tour! I would highly recommend! Informative but fun!
Splendid visit! The additional underground and high level review of the Colosseum was truly worth the additional expense and would high suggest this visit for the Colosseum! Tom (the Roman Forum Guide) particularly did an amazing job to make it energizing, intriguing and educational, he was inconceivably knowledgable on the historical backdrop of Rome yet in addition great at portraying it in a connecting approach to fledglings like us – I am so happy we had him as our guide for the Forum! We were exceptionally happy to have a guided visit through the labyrinth of structures in the Forum and would prescribe it to anybody. FIVE STARS!

Rome: Colosseum Underground, Arena, Roman Forum & Hill Tour reviewed by Hannah

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