Colosseum Tickets and Information

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• ‍Colosseum Address: Piazzo del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184
• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 - 19:15

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Is The Colosseum Worth Visiting

• If you enjoy visiting UNESCO Sites steeped in history, the Colosseum is a great one!
• It's one of the most famous landmarks in the world, so definitely worth visiting, in our opinion.

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What You Can See At The Colosseum (ticket dependent)

• The different layers of the Colosseum
• The Emperor's Box
• The Gladiator's Gate
• The network of tunnels and chambers
• The arena floor
• The seating area

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Colosseum Tickets

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About The Colosseum

Construction of the Colosseum started in 72 AD under the instruction of Emperor Vespasian and it was completed in 80 AD by his son, Emperor Titus. It was built as an amphitheatre to host public spectacles including the famous gladiator battles as well as wild animal hunts, mock sea battles and even public executions, amongst other things and it could seat up to 80,000 people.

It wasn't called the “Colosseum” during the ancient times, it was known as the ‘Flavian Amphitheatre’, and named after the 'Flavian' dynasty, which was the Emperor and his family. If you'd asked for directions to the Colosseum at the time, you'd likely be met with puzzled looks!

It was actively used for around 500 years, until the 6th century. Its now a powerful symbol of Ancient Rome but also as one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the Modern World’ and a ‘UNESCO World Heritage Site’ under the ‘Historic Centre of Rome’ listing.

It was constructed using a mix of concrete, sand, and travertine limestone and its elliptical shape and imposing height make it one of the most distinctive and admired examples of ancient Roman architecture.

Under the arena floor is a huge network of tunnels, ramps, and elevators, which were ingenious mechanisms that allowed for the dramatic appearance of gladiators and wild animals through hidden trapdoors in the arena floor. The seating tiers were based on class and social ranking, much like modern stadium seating today - the more expensive the seat, the better the view!

The Colosseum has three types of columns, Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, which show the evolution of classical architecture during its construction in one cohesive design. Despite being over 2,000 years old, its engineering, particularly the complex mechanisms under the stage, remain clever even by today’s standards!

Over the centuries, the Colosseum has suffered damage from earthquakes, stone looting, and water damage, especially due to unstable ground beneath the structure. However, numerous restoration efforts have been made to preserve its legacy.

One of the most exciting modern developments came in 2017, when the 4th and 5th tiers were reopened to the public. The upper levels now offer panoramic views of Rome that had been inaccessible for decades!

Useful Information About The Colosseum

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The Colosseum, Rome Address

• ‍‍Colosseum, Piazzo del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184

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How to get to the Colosseum

• Metro: From Rome Termini Station simply take metro Line B and get off at 'Colosseo' Station (Colosseum Station). The trip is less than 5 minutes from Rome Termini.
• Bus (tickets can be bought at tobacco shops and newspaper stands): Local Buses 3, 8, 30, 40, 60, 75, 38, 87, 810 and 870 all sop at the Colosseum Bus Stop which is called 'Piazza del Colosseo'
• North Rome Buses: Lines 38 and 75
• South Rome Buses: 175 and 271 both go to the Colosseum
• Tram (you can purchase tickets at newspaper stands, tobacco shops or metro stations): Tram lines 3 and 8 go to the Piazza del Colosseum
• Car Parking at the Colosseum: Roma - Parcheggio Park Colosseo | Park Services Colosseo | Onepark - Parcheggio Roma - Colosseo & Parcheggio San Pierto in Vincoli are all local car parking facilities, but please note spaces may be very limited.

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Colosseum Opening Hours

• Monday: 09:00 - 19:15
• Tuesday: 09:00 - 19:15
• Wednesday: 09:00 - 19:15
• Thursday 09:00 - 19:15
• Friday: 09:00 - 19:15
• Saturday: 09:00 - 19:15
• Sunday: 09:00 - 19:15

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Hint to avoid the BIG queues at the Colosseum

• Book tickets in advance to avoid the MASSIVE queues that form for the Colosseum and where possible, try and visit in the morning.
• Several of our tickets also come with priority entrance.