80%The Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, , Rome
+39 (0)6 39967700
www.pierreci.it/do/show/content/10051/lang/en
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Where?
Beside Colosseo Underground Station
What?
Ancient Stadium
Anything else you need to know?
The most famous of Rome's landmarks, the Colosseum was the main venue for the ancient gladiator games. The building was constructed with blocks of stone and brickwork, holding up to 73.000 spectators.
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The Colosseum has a rating of 80% from a total of 4 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of The Colosseum
The thing I was looking forward to the most about Rome was possibly the most disappointing. To start off with we were hassled by vendors surrounding the area and took some firm no's to get through. Once at the entrance we paid different to what was on display but they were in the process of... more The thing I was looking forward to the most about Rome was possibly the most disappointing. To start off with we were hassled by vendors surrounding the area and took some firm no's to get through. Once at the entrance we paid different to what was on display but they were in the process of updating it. Once inside the place wasn't all it was hyped up to be. May be this is something better kept as it once was.close
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by CryingHero
– posted on Jul 23, 2007
42The Colosseum is the most iconic image of Rome and definately the place I was most looking forward to visiting. I was not disappointed. True to form like everywhere else in Rome. Turn a corner and you go from a modern buzzing city to an ancient world. The entrance fee was surprising low at€5... more The Colosseum is the most iconic image of Rome and definately the place I was most looking forward to visiting. I was not disappointed. True to form like everywhere else in Rome. Turn a corner and you go from a modern buzzing city to an ancient world. The entrance fee was surprising low at€5 (although it could end up costing a lot more if you dont watch out for the pickpockets). There are a few interesting revelations made, some quite surprising. Wait until you find out it's real name, why it was preserved and how many (if any) Christians were killed here. It is a fantastic structure but unfortunately a lot of it is closed off. I suppose thats for the greater good. Now everybody ... "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius" MAXIMUS!!!close
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by mrlacey
– posted on May 15, 2007
57Is a truly amazing sight, especially on a clear sunny day. The ancient amphitheatre nearly 2000 years old is in ruins but the spirit and atmosphere is still overwhelming of glory and crueldays gone by, when men were put to the slaughter. Expect long queues but it moved quickly enough.. Think it... more Is a truly amazing sight, especially on a clear sunny day. The ancient amphitheatre nearly 2000 years old is in ruins but the spirit and atmosphere is still overwhelming of glory and crueldays gone by, when men were put to the slaughter. Expect long queues but it moved quickly enough.. Think it was about €12 entry. Give yourself a good hour walking around to soak it all in.close
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by Carmel
– posted on May 1, 2007
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