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.

See where gladiators battled at the Colosseum is ranked #1 out of 26 things to do in Rome. See pictures and our review of See where gladiators battled at the Colosseum.

An American, 47, reportedly tried to climb over a fence in Piazza del Colosseo, presumably to get a closer look at the Colosseum, before falling and impaling himself.

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.

The man was reportedly dangling from the fence for over 20 minutes, screaming in pain, before a emergency workers freed him Alamy A 47-year-old man was impaled at the Colosseum in Rome while ...

An American tourist slipped while climbing a spiked fence to take a photo at the Colosseum and required surgery.

Some folks cannot believe the Roman Colosseum was home to man-eating sharks, but the truth isn’t too far removed from Gladiator II’s most outrageous scene.

The Colosseum is a 2,000-year-old amphitheater in Rome that once hosted gladiatorial games. It's also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe.

Rome's Colosseum opened in 80 C.E. and is still the world's largest amphitheater. Here are 15 Colosseum facts you can use to impress your friends and family.

Rome’s Colosseum is the city’s—and arguably Italy’s—most iconic and historic monument. It may also be the country’s biggest cash cow. The nearly-2,000 year old amphitheater sits in the ...

Skatepark With Colosseum View Gives Rome a Modern Tourist Attraction The ancient city’s leaders hope the new recreation area will lure more visitors from abroad.