This enormous stadium is over 2,000 years old and can hold over 50,000 people. It’s an icon of Rome, and a great example of Roman engineering. Scene’s from The Gladiator movie were depicted here. Be sure to also check out the Arch of Constantine right next door. Admission: $8.00 ($20.00 combo ticket available)
For truly impressive views it’s enough to wander around the exterior, but if you really want to see the remains of what ancient Roman spectators saw, buy your tickets on Via di Gregorio VII (just behind the Arch of Constantine) in the Palatine ticket office. You’ll avoid any long lines that have formed in front of the Colosseum itself. Keep your eyes open for the roaming modern-day gladiators who might approach you for a picture – fine if you want to take one with them, but just know that it costs around €5!

Piazza del Colosseo
Rome, 184

Telephone: +39 6 700 4261 / +39 6 700 5469
Website: http://www.museidiroma.com/colosseo.htm
Cost: 9 USD per person
Hours: daily 9:00-19:00 or until dusk

General Directions:

The Pantheon, Capitol Hill, Roman Forum and Collosseum are all within close walking distance of eachother, and located in the heart of ancient Rome.

Tips:

• Avoid the hour+ wait in line for a ticket by buying one at the entrance to the Palatine, inside the Imperial Fora. Then, you can enjoy feeling smug as you bypass everyone who didn’t know this!
  
• Bring a hat and lots of sunscreen, the sun will come blazing down on you.
  
• Each visitor should get their own audioguide, sharing one is not recommended.

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: Rome Coliseum