The Colosseum was begun by Vespasian in 72 AD and completed by his son Titus in 80 AD. The original name of the building is “Flavian Amphitheatre” though it is commonly known as Colosseum because of its vicinity to the Colossus of Nero. There is hardly a page of Roman history that is not connected to the Colosseum which became the symbol of the city and its life.

The Colosseum had the same function as a modern giant stadium to host games and celebrations but it became famous (or infamous) for the gladiators fights and later on, for the Christians’ martyrdom. The Colosseum was designed to host an estimated 80 thousand people and in its full glory it must have been a stupendous site of Rome greatness. Even today, after so many centuries, the Colosseum is the pride of the city and a marvel to its numerous visitors.  

Opening Hours:
September 1^st to September 30^th
8:30 to 19:00

October 1^st to last Saturday in October
8:30 to 18:30

Last Sunday in October to February 15^th
8:30 to 16:30

February 16^th to March 15^th
8:30 to 17:00

From March 16^th to last Saturday in March
8:30 to 17:30

Last Sunday in March to August 31^st
8:30 to 19:15