Rome Attractions – The Colosseum

The greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity – was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world.
After the splendour of imperial times, the Colosseum was abandoned, and in turn it became a fortress for the medieval clans of the city, a source of building materials, a picturesque scenery for painters, a place of Christian worship. Today it is a challenge for the archaeologists and a scenario for events and shows. (See the full page about colosseum history)

Coordinate, Decimal Degrees (WGS84): 41.89032989704626 / 12.492356300354004

Date: 70 AD – 82 AD (Data: 70 d.c. – 82 d.c.)

Building Type: Amphitheater

Public transport:
• “B” line Metro station Colosseo
• “A” line metro station Manzoni, then two stops of any tram that goes southwards, in the right direction
• Bus lines 60, 75, 85, 87, 271, 571, 175, 186, 810, 850, C3, and the electric minibus 117
• Tramway lines no 3.

Colosseum admission fee:

Full ticket – €15.50
EU reduced ticket – €10.50 (available only for European citizens aged between 18 and 25)
EU complimentary ticket- €4.50 (available only for EU citizens aged above 65 and under 18)

Opening hours:
Mid February – mid March: 9 AM – 4.30 PM
Mid March – end March: 9 AM – 5.00 PM
End March – end August: 9 AM – 7.00 PM
End August – end Sept.: 9 AM – 6.30 PM
End Sept. – end October: 9 AM – 6.00 PM
End October – mid March: 9 AM – 4.00 PM