See The Colosseum

A Roman Gift

No trip to Rome is complete without visiting the Colosseum. World-famous, helped along by the film Gladiator, the Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. A symbol of ancient Rome, a new Seven Wonder of the World and a World Heritage Site, the building is loved by most of the world’s population.

Whether you wander around yourself or listen to its complex history from a tour guide, if you take a second to soak in the atmosphere, you’ll find yourself transported back to 72 AD when it was built.

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

The hot, Italian sun beams down inside the Colosseum

Photo by Henry Paul

Where To Stay To See The Colosseum

Restart Accomodations Rome offers self-catering apartments with a spacious terrace or balcony at the heart of Rome.

This 4-star Hotel is set in an 18th-century building opposite the Roman Forum, between the Coliseum and Piazza Venezia.

The Raphael Hotel is well connected by buses and most of Rome's historic attractions are just a short walk away

Why Visit The Colosseum

Why

The Colosseum was built to entertain: gladiator battles, animal hunts, executions, and much more took place inside. It’s a place full of excitement and wonder.

Seating up to 70,000 people, the events this building’s walls have seen are astounding. Luckily, a lot of what happened here was recorded and fills the amphitheatre’s air in the chatter of the 6.4 million that visit each year.

Our Pick

Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Small-Group Tour

This intimate small group tour, offers you the experience of the secrets of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Explore the Colosseum's underground chambers, which are off-limits to most of the public each day and discover Palatine Hill and the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, the social, commercial and political centre of Ancient Rome!

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