Experiences labelled with 'the colosseum'
Housed in the "Eternal City" of Rome, the Colosseum is the true essence of Roman Grandeur. Built between 70 and 80 AD, the Colosseum originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, was built to entertain the public with chariot races, gladiator duels, circuses, battles of wild beasts and host tremendous banquets. Following Grand Imperial times the Colosseum was abandoned and used for various every day activities. Today it is the most revered monument in Italy and honored so highly that it is even on the five cent Euro coin. To visit the Colosseum it costs approximately 10 Euro, and depending on your citizenship and age you could receive further discounts. The glow of the Colosseum at night is a vision not to be missed. As the ...
