Colosseum Rome Italy

Colosseum

Known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Roman Colosseum is one of the capital's most remarkable monuments. per annum, over 6 million people visit it.

The Colosseum is that the main symbol of Rome. It’s an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to get the way of life within the Roman Empire.

The construction of the Colosseum began within the year 72 under the empire of Vespasian and was finished within the year 80 during the rule of the emperor Titus. After completion, the Colosseum became the best Roman amphitheater, measuring 188 meters long, 156 meters in breadth, and 57 meters tall.

Colosseum Rome, Italy

The Colosseum in the present day

At present, the Colosseum is, alongside Vatican City, Rome's greatest tourist attraction. annually 6 million tourists visit it. On 7 July 2007, the Colosseum became one among the Seven Wonders of the fashionable World.

Colosseum outside view

The Colosseum in Ancient Times

The Roman Empire and under the motto of "Bread and Circuses" the Roman Colosseum (known then as Flavian Amphitheatre) allowed quite 50,000 people to enjoy its finest spectacles. The exhibitions of exotic animals, executions of prisoners, recreations of battles kept the Roman people entertained for years.

The Colosseum remained active for over 500 years. The last recorded games in history were celebrated within the 6th century.

Since the 6th century, the Colosseum has suffered lootings, earthquakes, and even bombings during war Two. Demonstrating an excellent survival instinct, the Colosseum was used for many years as a storehouse, church, cemetery, and even a castle for nobility.

Ancient Times Colosseum

Trivia

·        The original name "Flavian Amphitheatre" was changed to the Colosseum thanks to the good statue of Nero that was located at the doorway of the Domus Aurea, "The Colossus of Nero". The Domus Aurea was an excellent palace built under the orders of Nero after the hearth of Rome.

·        The emperor Titus inaugurated the Colosseum with 100 days of games, which took the lifetime of quite 2,000 gladiators.

·        The Colosseum had a canvas ceiling to guard people against the sun. The machinery and cages were located beneath the stage.

·        There are some theories that the Colosseum was crammed with water for battle recreations, although there haven't been conclusive investigations for the instant.

·        Every Good Friday the Pope leads the Way of the Cross procession within the Colosseum. This place has always been closely connected with the church and today the first Christians that died within the arena are remembered.

Colosseum Complete View

Recommendations

The best thanks to skip the lines upon entering and to urge to understand the famous monument intimately, is to require a guided tour. This one, visits the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, skipping the lines and with an expert local guide.

To avoid endless lines which will cost you many hours, it's advisable either to arrive early within the morning or to shop for an entrance ticket within the Palatine Hill, since there are usually fewer people there and therefore the cost of entrance is combined.

Another way to avoid lines is to shop for the Roma Pass, a reduction card that gives free entrance to the Colosseum without having to attend in line.

Art Of Colosseum

Transport

Metro: Colosseo, line B

Metro Service At Colosseum

Price

Combined ticket to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine:
Adults: € 12 (US$ 14.10)
European Union members (18 – 24): € 7.50 (US$8.80)
Children (ages less than 17) and seniors (over 65) members of the EU: free entrance

Colosseum Tour + Gladiator's Entrance € 64

 

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