For casual visitors, the Colosseum is often seen as a symbol of ancient Rome's architectural prowess and its brutal entertainments. However, the arena's true complexity lies in its sophisticated ...

We also learned a lot about visiting the Colosseum first-hand. I thought I would share some helpful ideas about choosing the ...

Spectators likely brought cheese from home or purchased it near the Colosseum, just as they did for other prepared food. Bread dominated the Roman diet. Archaeologists have uncovered a wide range ...

Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the Colosseum's underground tunnels. For that, you'll have to book a guided ...

The authority did not list the mark-ups, but the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum which is operated by the Italian Culture Ministry, lists the price for access to the ancient Roman arena at 18 ...

Italy is levying hefty fines against Roman Colosseum ticketing agencies for forcing tourists to pay more to visit the famed historic site. The fines come after an investigation that started in ...

Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, where Cardinal Baldassare Reina carried the cross on behalf of Pope ...

Built 2,000 years ago, the Colosseum was the biggest amphitheatre in the Roman empire and used to host gladiator fights, executions and animal hunts. Almost 13 million people visited it in 2023 ...

ROME — Italy’s competition authority on Tuesday levied fines totaling 20 million euros ($22 million) against half a dozen ticketing agencies for practices that have made it difficult for ...

Italy Fines Tour Operators Almost 20 Million Euros Over Colosseum Tickets Hoarding ROME (Reuters) -Italy's antitrust authority has fined a ticketing company and six tour operators nearly 20 ...