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Colosseum (Colosseo)

Piazza del Colosseo | Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Italy
39 06 39967700
As featured in 3 days in Rome
Ranked #10 of 489 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 4018 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Activities: Walking, Viewing wildlife, Group tours/walking tour, City walk sightseeing
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: The Colosseum, also called the Flavian Ampitheater, is one of the great works of Roman engineering. In the 1st century AD, when it was built, it was... more »
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Newbury
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

You have to see the Colosseum to believe it. It is an incredible place to visit. Make sure you get a guide to talk you through the history and explain how it was used and was built. There are plenty of guides outside who will also buy your entrance ticket so you can beat the lines. More

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Kitchener, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

The line ups were crazy, but the whole family loved our visit to the Colosseum. We bought tickets at the Forum entrance and skipped the queue here, allowing us more time to wander through this breathtaking sight. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

What can be said? It's an icon of Rome and the west. Really interesting, too - including the finds from beneath the seats: hairpins, etc. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

Just go there! You need to do it!! You will get hassled by guides who charge e10 a head, I can't comment on their quality but what I do know is that the e3 audio guide tells you everything you need to know. Top tip is get the Roma Pass - you can skip the queue, it also gets you... More

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providence
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

The lines are immense for this fantastic site. To jump the line, go on a tour organized by the Colosseum guides. There are guides outside by you never can be sure what kind of quality you'll be getting. If you're traveling with young kids, your best bet is to bring a carrier rather than a stroller as there are a... More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

You can stay here all day, and you will be interesting... Prepare your camera for beautiful scenery. In the street next the Colosseo there is so many bars, with rich night life, one unexpected surrounding . I was in the early morning and wait for entrance only 5 min. More

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New Brunswick, Canada
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85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

This place is lovingly cared for and fascinating to visit. You can almost see the gladiators taking on their foes. Crowds can be heavy in the summer but buy a Roma Pass or Combo ticket elsewhere and avoid the ticket line (go may have to line up but can go directly to security). More

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Zevenbergen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

A splendid place to celebrate New Year with Colosseum at the backdrop. Fireworks everywhere, lots of vendors selling snacks and drinks, champagne and beer! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

Amazing. I is worth taking a guide, it can help to avoid cueing for a ticket and helps to understand the impressive monument, build in just 9 years more than 1900 years ago! More

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Norwalk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

We did the tour of the dungeons. It was great because they take you to areas that most people do ever get to go. We were on the rebuild floor, then underneath it in the dungeons. Last we went up to the highest level you could go. The guide was good, well informed but could only answer some questions about... More

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