Visit the Colosseum
A visit to the Colosseum is not only an archaeological experience, but a real journey through time. Walking among the ruins, you can see the remains of the underground galleries where gladiators and animals awaited their fate, the rooms where emperors rested, and the stands where the public crowded to watch the shows. As you imagine the atmosphere of the past, you can almost hear the shouts of the crowd, the roar of the lions, and the clash of swords.
Built between 70 and 80 AD by order of Emperor Vespasian, the Colosseum was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman world, capable of holding up to 80,000 spectators. Its imposing structure, built of concrete and stone, with its four levels of overlapping arches, is a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that still amazes today.
A stage for history and legend
The Colosseum arena was the scene of bloody spectacles, such as gladiatorial fights and wild animal hunts. But it was also the scene of festivities and great events, such as the celebration of military victories or the inauguration of new emperors. Its walls are steeped in history and legend, telling tales of courage, glory and cruelty.
Permanent collections on the birth of the city, the history of the Empire, and the Flavian Amphitheatre are just some of what you can discover at the Colosseum Museum, which is located on the second level of the amphitheatre.
Studies, research and excavations in recent years have increased our knowledge of the Amphitheatre in many areas.
Along the exhibition route, you will find works from the building and excavations inside, with multimedia links to help you better understand the content.
Beyond the Colosseum
A visit to the Colosseum can be enriched by discovering other wonderful archaeological sites nearby, such as the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and the Arch of Constantine. A real journey through history that will take you to discover ancient Rome and its civilisation.
Be enchanted by the magic of the Colosseum, step through its doors, and prepare for an unforgettable experience that will take you back in time to the dawn of the Roman Empire.
