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Prepare for an emotion that goes far beyond a simple visit: our Private Tours offer you the honor of accessing the Colosseum through its most authentic soul, the Arena Floor. This is not a shortcut, but a true historical and cultural passage that completely transforms the experience. Crossing the exclusive entrance, the one once reserved […]
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Extraordinary news for history and Colosseum enthusiasts! Just a few days ago, our partner Archaeological Park of the Colosseum opened the so-called “Commodus’ Passage” to the public for the very first time. This underground corridor remained hidden for centuries, reserved solely for the elite of the Roman Empire.Imagine being able to walk about 40 metres […]
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A thousands-years-old secret in the heart of the Colosseum! “A church… inside the Amphitheatre?” The surprise is great when visitors discover this unexpected presence among the majestic ruins of the Colosseum. Well yes, there is a small church, a silent witness to the changes that this iconic place has undergone over the centuries.Today we find […]
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Imagine a gigantic shadow, an immense fabric unfolding over the Colosseum’s arena, shielding thousands of spectators from the scorching sun. This was the Velarium, a marvel of Roman engineering, a covering that transformed the amphitheater into a cool and shaded place. Thousands of sailors, experts in the art of sails, maneuvered a complex system of […]
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The Colosseum, an Italian and Roman symbol which has lived a thousands of life. In particular, it has been objet of Pope’s ambition through centuries, whit unusual projects for this landmark. The idea of consecrating the Colosseum, already present in the Middle Ages, intensified in the second half of the 16th century, in the context […]
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In the Nineteenth Century, the Colosseum was a must-see for young nobles and intellectuals who left their countries for the Grand Tour of Italy and Europe. In particular, two of the most influential intellectuals of that period, Goethe and Lord Byron, inspired others to take the Colosseum Night Tour thanks to their stories full of […]
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Did you know that the Colosseum was once a medieval fortress?For centuries, we’ve admired the Colosseum as a symbol of ancient Rome and its gladiatorial contests. But did you know that during the Middle Ages, this iconic landmark was transformed into a stronghold for one of Rome’s most powerful families?The Frangipane family, a dominant force […]
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The Colosseum is now almost 2000 years old. Many events have happened since then, including huge heartquakes. In particular, the most important one happened in 1349 in the region of Central Apennines. However, the particular “asymmetrical” skyline that has made the Colosseum a world-famous landmark and the symbol of Italy itself is a consequence of […]
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In Rome, there is an actual mythological place. The Palatine Hill is a worldwide landmark. This place is so important because, according to the legends, here Romulus and Remus founded Rome in 753 BC. They decided to found the Eternal City here to pay tribute to their saviour: a shepherd called Faustolo found the infants […]
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The Colosseum had 80 entrances in its prime time. This way all the visitors could easily enter the building for the exuberant gladiator fights. The Romans were masters at crowd management for their time. 50.000 inhabitants was the maximum amount of people that could have fit in the Colosseum and that amount consisted of all […]
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