- Colosseum - Wikipedia
The Colosseum ( ˌkɒləˈsiːəm KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum
- Colosseum | Definition, Characteristics, History, Facts | Britannica
What is the Colosseum? The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall at its highest point
- Visit the Colosseum: Tickets, Tours Tips (Whats New in 2025?) - Rome
Uncover the secrets of the gladiators at the Roman Colosseum Step into two thousand years of history as you explore the most iconic symbol of the ancient world in Rome: the Colosseum Enter into the stands and imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators as the emperor decides who lives or dies
- Visit The Colosseum in 2025 - Tickets, Location Tips
Below you’ll find useful information to plan your visit, such as opening hours, transport to the Colosseum, information about security and accessibility, and more The Colosseum and underground area, the Hypogeum Where is the Colosseum located? The address of the Colosseum is Piazza del Colosseo, 1, in Rome, Italy
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Online since 2002, the most complete website in English and Italian on the Roman Colosseum: Architecture, History, Gladiator games, Recent events and much more VISIT THE COLOSSEUM
- 15 Top Tips for Visiting the Colosseum in Rome - 2025 UPDATE
These are my top tips to guide you through a smooth experience, from when is the best time to go, what to see, how to access the different areas, and how to ensure a fast-track Colosseum entrance READ MORE: If it’s your first trip, check out our guide to the top things to do in Rome
- Colosseum (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
As the largest Roman theater ever built, it was designed to house over 50,000 people, and had played host to gladiator games, plays and even public executions Purchase skip-the-line tickets online to avoid long lines at the door, or join guided tours which allow for special access to restricted areas
- Colosseum - World History Encyclopedia
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE)
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