Colosseum

Description

The Colosseum is undoubtedly the most famous monument in Rome and indeed it was here that gladiators fought to their death and prisoners condemned to death were fed to the lions. Built by Emperor Vespasian, the amphitheatre – known as the Flavian Amphitheatre - was located in the grounds of Nero’s Domus Aurea and could hold up to 50,000 spectators.

However, the Colosseum was by no means the largest arena in the city of Rome as the Circus Maximus could hold up to 250,000 people.
Rome Accommodation apartments AP04 FORI IMPERIALI, AP05 COLOSSEO and AP18 CAVOUR are located within easy reach of both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

For visitors

Opening hours

8.30-18.15

Entrance fee charged

How to get there

The place of interest can be reached underground railway by Colosseo.