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 …

Nov 27, 2025 · What is the Colosseum? The Colosseum is an amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical …

Known as "The Greatest Stadium in the World", and a living memorial to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I, the Coliseum has been a civic treasure for generations of …

Nov 9, 2009 · Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as …

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 …

The Colosseum or Coliseum (Latin: Colossus – “huge,” Italian: Colosseo), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium), is perhaps the grandest construction in the history …

Mar 15, 2024 · At present, along with the Vatican City, the Colosseum is Rome's greatest tourist attraction. Each year 6 million tourists visit it. On 7 July 2007, the Colosseum became one of the …

More than seven million tourists visit it every year. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 'One of the New Seven Wonders of the World', the Colosseum is one of the most important and sought-after …

Jul 13, 2025 · 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 …

The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) is surely the most famous monument of Rome, so much so that it has come to represent the city itself, as well as the glories of the Roman Empire.