Colosseum

Travel back in time at one of the most renowned attractions of Rome, the Colosseum 7 wonders of the world. Located in the heart of Rome, Colosseum Italy is an iconic structure and the biggest amphitheater ever built in the world. This is a reason why 6 million are observed at this site every year.

The Colosseum height of 157 feet or 48 meters (about the height of a 12-storey building), leaves tourists fascinated. Whether it is ruined today due to fire, earthquakes, and vandalism, it still has that glory.

One of the Colosseum facts is that it is linked with the Roman Catholic Church. Thus, on Good Friday every year, thousands of people join the "Way of Cross" procession that commences around the site with the Pope leading it with a torch.

The Colosseum also represents the international campaign against capital punishment. As a gesture against death sentences given here in ancient times, the local authority changes the night illumination color from white to golden.

If you wish to explore the famed site, book Rome tour packages with Indian Holiday. Opt for a Colosseum guided tour to get insights into the history and architecture of this attraction.

Highlights

• Learn about 2000 years old history of Rome.
• Marvel at the greatest Roman amphitheater that was once the site of the biggest spectacles of the time like gladiator fights and executions of prisoners.
• Walk through the Gate of Death that was used to ferry corpses of expected fighters out of the arena.
• Admire the 57 meters high decorated outer wall made of marble.
• See the trap doors and underground passageways where the gladiators and wild animals were kept.
• Step into the arena where gladiators once stepped in front of nearly 80,000 spectators.

Colosseum Ticket Prices

Here are the Colosseum Rome tickets  –

• Fast Track Entrance: Starting from € 16 (INR 1,405)
• Colosseum guided tour skip the line: Starting from € 17 (INR 1,493) 

Note:

• The best place to book Colosseum tickets is online. This saves you a lot of time and makes the sightseeing experience worry-free.
• These prices are subject to change at the time of booking.

About Colosseum

Emperor Titus inaugurated this amphitheater in AD 80 when it was called Flavian Amphitheater (as Titus belonged to the Flavian dynasty). Later, the name was changed after the huge Colossus of Nero which stood near it.

Talking about the architecture, the Colosseum inside and outside looks spectacular even after it was destroyed and vandalized. It is a freestanding building in an elliptical shape. Spread across 24,000 square meters or 6 acres, Colosseum is truly a fascinating attraction you cannot skip in Rome.

Spend a day at the Colosseum and visit the central arena, which is oval and has a 5 meters wall encircling it from which seating arises in tiers. It also has a wooden floor with sand. Underneath the floor, there’s a series of tunnels that were used for housing animals and slaves.

In addition, there are 3 seating tiers with arched entrances from 8 sides. Plus, all four sides have four axials and the one at the main entrance is called the Arch of Constantine. 

Each storey of the Colosseum contains differently styled columns in Doric style at the bottom. In the middle and the top, it has Ionic and Corinthian respectively. 

Now let’s discuss some points of interest in the Colosseum –

• Arch of Constantine – As mentioned above, this is at one of the main entrances of the arena, named after Emperor Constantine. It was constructed by the Roman senate to honor Emperor Constantine’s victory.

• Ludus Magnus – Opposite Colosseum stands Ludus Magnus. It is the ruins of the gladiatorial training school of ancient Rome. Only a small part of Ludus Magnus is visible as others are still underground.

• Palatine Hill – It has been inhabited since 1000 BC. It is also famous as the birthplace of the Italian capital. Moreover, Palatine Hill is among the major seven hills in Rome, housing many attractions like the House of Augustus, Farnese Gardens, House of Livia, Domus Flavia, and more.

• Roman Forum – It is the center of political and social activities of the Romans. You must walk around this place to see attractions like the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, the Arch of Septimius Se verus, and so on.

• Basilica Di San Pietro in Vincoli – A 15th-century place, this place houses the remains of Saint Peter’s chains during his imprisonment in Jerusalem. It is known for Michelangelo's statue of Moses.

Basilica Di San Clemente – This is a minor basilica dedicated to Pope Clement I. Made of three layers, this site has records of Roman history from the beginning of Christianity up until the Middle Ages.

Interesting Facts about Colosseum

• The Colosseum has 80 entrances.
• The Colosseum is one of the world’s seven wonders.
• This was not a site of battles during medieval times.
• The loss of life at the Colosseum is estimated at 500,000 human lives and one million animal lives.
• Seating at the Colosseum was decided as per class and citizenship.