The symbol of Rome and Italy as a whole, the Roman Colosseum got its present name because of the giant statue of the madman Nero ("colossus") installed before him, originally it was known as the Flavian Amphitheater. Built in the 1st century, the amphitheater has become the largest building for mass entertainment throughout the Roman Empire: the diameter of the oval of the building is 156 and 188 m, the height is almost 50! It is no wonder that over 50 thousand thirsty spectacles of the Romans could settle on such expanses.
Panorama of the Roman Colosseum
The Colosseum has survived, let's say straightforwardly, not perfectly - the stormy history of the region contributed to the premature erosion of the structure (by the way, the first amphitheater in the world in the world is in Tunisia, El Jem, which often plays the role of the Coliseum in cinematography), but the former grandeur did not diminish: here , opening your mouth, you stand before the suite of arches, the last of which is lost somewhere far in the heavenly heavens.
Cost of visiting
As with all the sights of Rome, the queue to the Colosseum often surpasses even the boldest assumptions. However, even here there are several "chips" that will help to avoid it. A guaranteed trick is to buy a single entrance ticket (the Colosseum + Palatine + Roman Forum, 12 EUR, valid for 2 days) in this very Forum where there are almost no queues and proudly past the exciting multinational tail right to the entrance - there is already a ticket!
Every half an hour on the Colosseum organized organized tours in major European languages. The cost is 4, 50 EUR per person. Guides are all with historical and archaeological education, and you can learn a lot of interesting things.
View of the Coliseum in Rome
The Roman Colosseum at sunset
Inside the Roman Colosseum
Opening hours
The opening hours of the Colosseum are from 9 am to 7 pm from mid-April to the end of September, to 5 pm from mid-March to mid-April, to 4 pm from mid-January to mid-March and to 3 pm from October to mid-January.
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Reviews of the Colosseum in Rome (13)
Evaluation 10
Visit necessarily! January 14, 2015
Kirpota
was here in April 2013
Frankly, my expectations were not entirely justified. Especially negative were the first impressions that we experienced coming to the Coliseum - we saw just ruins and all. Well, yes - two hundred thousandths ago, but ... the first thought was that this object seems to have been too much advertised. For some reason it seemed to me that it should be much larger in size. Not conforming to the image that has formed in the head from school years, has led to disappointment. But we gathered with strength and did not succumb to this ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
Giant.September 15, 2014
Sssmoscow
was here in May 2012
I have a special feeling and relationship to the Coliseum. You can say he grew up in films about gladiators. I respected this topic very much in my childhood and adolescence. Therefore, when I got to Rome - the first place from the historical ones that I visited, it was the Colosseum. I was very anxious, but at the same time I expected disappointment. You know how it happens, when you are waiting for something, you know a lot about something in absentia, a fertile ground for fantasy revelry. However, I will say at once that the real acquaintance brought me only satisfaction .... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
Meet the Coliseum slowly. August 04, 2014
Igira
was here in April 2013
The fact that being in Rome, you must definitely visit the Colosseum, undoubtedly. But planning this event, it is worth carefully preparing and choosing the time. First, we must allocate four hours to visit this object, not less, and preferably half a day. This is necessary in order not to hurry and not to fuss. My recommendations are for those who are not in the tour, but plan to visit this landmark on their own. And I would recommend this option. Comfortable shoes and a hat are required .... Read full review
Evaluation 9
An unforgettable experience! May 07, 2014
Alex
was here in April 2013
I remember a trip to Italy, including sights. Of course, if you come to Rome, then you can not do without visiting the Colosseum! This is a world-famous building just stands in the middle of the city, as if now it is not the 21st century at all. We came to see the Colosseum in the evening, because in the morning and even in the afternoon there are simply unrealistic queues. We did not even wait, and we did not have much time to just stay thoughtlessly in the crowd of people. We came later, when the queue ... Read full review
Evaluation 10
Quiet emotions from the excursion April 08, 2014
Katya
was here in October 2013
The Roman Colosseum is just an incredible building, located in hot Italy. I wanted to visit the Colosseum from childhood, I heard so many stories and stories about him that for me the Coliseum became a dream. And so my husband and I, going to eurotruth by car, are already facing this huge miracle of the world! Simply incredibly large dimensions strike the imagination, it can not be described in words. We arrived at the Colosseum in the evening and the first thing we saw was a huge queue in the entrance. Deciding not to give up, we defended the hour ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
One of the wonders of the world. January 27, 2014
DMITRIY
was here in July 2013
I was in Rome a couple of days this summer, and certainly could not visit probably its main attraction. Of course, I had to defend a long, long queue. But it's worth it. I do not remember the price, but I took a ticket that included another passage to the Roman Forum, and Palatine. I did not take the guide, I preferred an audio tour. In these places, in a literal sense, you touch history. Especially I liked the inside, walk through its corridors and contemplate various sculptures. also here ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
The old amphitheater in the modern world December 02, 2013
OLA
was here in August 2012
The Colosseum has its own old and terrible history. Still from the pages of history I remember that there died a lot of gladiators. This place saw a lot of blood. In Rome, I came with my sister on an excursion. The Colosseum was the first attraction that we saw. To the Coliseum we came by metro, and left at a stop that sounds like Colosseo. The old amphitheater has risen before us in all its greatness. Its dimensions are striking at first sight. There are a lot of tourists here. The entrance to the inside is open, and it is worth ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
bloody arena November 30, 2013
vova
was here in March 2012
The Colosseum is an old stadium, an arena on which the blood of gladiators was flowing. Arriving in Rome, I first wanted to see this landmark. There are always a lot of tourists here who inspect, photograph and simply admire this building. Getting inside is very difficult because the queue near the cash desks is very great and there are a lot of people who want to see the Coliseum from the inside. The ticket costs 12 euros and is not limited by time. The entrance to the Coliseum is open all day, with a break for lunch. Around ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
GoosebumpsNovember 25, 2013
Niktorianna
was here in June 2012
We knew about this place for a long time, read a lot in books, saw a lot in documentary films, but did not fully realize what a phenomenon it is in history. A phenomenon saturated with history and blood. You can reach the Colosseum by metro, if you travel by yourself. To get inside the Colosseum, you first need to defend the queue, and, quite large. If you want to avoid this - order tickets online, this service is available on many Italian sites. Be prepared: until you get to the entrance, ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
Flavia Amphitheater November 20, 2013
Dawkins
was here in August 2013
It seems to me that in the world there is actually no more famous monument of architecture than the Colosseum, but there is no such ancient one in any case. So, if you visit Rome, you will definitely see this greatest amphitheater. If you do not have much time, then you should examine it at least from the outside. But, of course, it is better to pay extra 12 euros and go inside. Huge queues should not be frightened, because the ticket to the entrance to the Colosseum can be purchased not only in its ticket offices, but also at the ticket offices at the entrance to Palatine Hill ... Read the whole review