The Colosseum (/ ˌkɒ.lə.ˈsiː.əm / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of …

The Colosseum located in the heart of Rome, is one of the most iconic and fascinating monuments in the world. Built between 70 and 80 AD under the empire of Vespasian and completed by his son …

Below you’ll find useful information to plan your visit, such as opening hours, transport to the Colosseum, information about security and accessibility, and more. The Colosseum and …

Dec 16, 2025 · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex …

Discover the history, times and book tickets for the Colosseum, the most visited tourist attraction in Rome, with almost 2,000 years of history

Nov 9, 2009 · Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as …

This website is dedicated to the Colosseum, the greatest amphitheatre of the Roman empire and still the main landmark of the Eternal City, where it was built almost 2000 years ago by the Flavian emperors.

May 29, 2018 · The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 …

The Colosseum is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and is an absolute ‘must’ on any visitor’s list of top things to see during their stay in Rome. An annual 14.7 million visitors can’t be wrong. With up …

Complete Colosseum visitor guide: what to see inside, opening hours, how to get there, and essential tips for your visit to Rome's iconic amphitheater.