Rome | A Must-Visit Among the Seven Wonders of the World.

The Roman Colosseum, also known as Colosseo, is Rome's most popular attraction. Not only is it listed as a World Heritage Site, but it is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Colosseum was built between 72 and 82 AD and is the largest elliptical amphitheater from the Roman period, with an average capacity of about 65,000 people. It was primarily used for gladiator duels, naval battles, executions, reenactments of significant battles, and dramas, among other events. By the early Middle Ages, the Roman Colosseum was no longer used for entertainment and was repurposed for housing, workshops, clergy dormitories, fortifications, quarries, and as a Christian sacred site. As a must-visit destination in Rome, due to the limited number of admissions, tickets are extremely sought after. Apart from the overpriced skip-the-line tickets sold on various travel websites, the main way to purchase them is through the official website. There are many types of tickets available, which go on sale 30 days before departure. The most coveted Underground and Arena Full Experience Ticket is the only official ticket that includes the underground level. It usually sells out within minutes of release. If you can't get one, you can opt for the Full Experience Arena ticket, which allows access to all areas except the underground and also includes admission to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. With reasonably quick reflexes, you should be able to secure one. 📍 Roman Colosseum Colosseo Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma 🏦Opening hours 08:30-17:30 💸Ticket prices (Tickets go on sale at 00:00 Italian time, 30 days before departure) Ordinary ticket Arena (1st and 2nd floors) + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill: €18, valid for 24 hours Full Experience Arena ticket Arena (1st and 2nd floors) + Arena performance platform + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill: €23.5, valid for 2 days Underground and Arena Full Experience Ticket Arena (1st and 2nd floors) + Underground + Arena performance platform + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill: €24, valid for 2 days