The Roman Empire used the Colosseum for more than four centuries before it ceased to function as a sporting arena as spectators lost interest in the type of grisly public entertainment it provided.

Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour (5529 reviews) from $115.29. Read More. ... If you can, book the first time slot when the museum opens or the last one before it ...

Rome's Colosseum opened in 80 C.E. and is still the world's largest amphitheater. ... Before your next visit, here are 15 lesser-known facts about the Colosseum.

Features Gladiator 2: The Colosseum Never Had Sharks, But There Are Crocodiles in the Real History. Some folks cannot believe the Roman Colosseum was home to man-eating sharks, but the truth isn ...

I visited the historic and iconic Colosseum in Rome for the first time in October 2022. I found the reality of visiting the popular attraction in Italy didn't match my expectations.

When in Rome, visit Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum, but also take time to enjoy a cooking class and a local market or two. Discover the best things to do in Rome.

But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum. 'Gladiator II': Historians on wild tales of real ...