First, let’s answer this question; what is the Colosseum? It is an amphitheater which is built in Roma of Italy, under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. Colosseum is also well-known as the Flavian Amphitheater in Roma. The Colosseum is a four-story building made of stone, concrete, and tuff; it’s tall is about 513 feet and can hold 50,000 spectators. Commonly, Colosseum is used for gladiatorial combat.
The History of Colosseum
Between the hills of the Palatine, Esquiline, and Celio, the Coliseum was constructed in a valley that had been created by drying out a small lake that Nero had used for the Domus Aurea. While Emperor Titus opened the Colosseum to the public in the year 80, construction on the final floor was completed two years later.
The Colosseum, an oval construction measuring 188 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 57 meters high, became the largest Roman amphitheater. Built of brick and coated with travertine, it has five stories and can accommodate more than 50,000 people. Its boundaries were set according to social class; the higher the rank to which a person belonged, the closer they were to the arena.
The Coliseum underwent settlement and renovation work in the nineteenth century. Despite suffering damage from World War II bombings, this enormous and beautiful structure has endured time and war to become a cultural landmark for the city and the rest of the world.
The Colosseum nowadays
Even though it is now in ruins, the Roman Colosseum never ceases to astound us with its immense size and beauty, which is why it has been regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World since 2007.
The Roman Colosseum has come to represent Rome to the worldwide. It has developed over time into a historical and archaeological gem that can serve as a reminder of the Roman Empire’s grandeur. The Flavio Amphitheater is the most visited landmark in Italy, with 6 million visitors annually, according to a calculation by the Ministry of Culture.
Why Colosseum was built?
The Colosseum was constructed as a part of an imperial initiative to revive Rome during the turbulent Year of the Four Emperors. The Colosseum was built with the same amusement in mind as previous amphitheaters: gladiator bouts, animal hunts, and even fictitious naval wars.
Why did they call it Colosseum?
The structure’s original Latin name, amphitheater, or “amphitheater,” was used. There is no proof that the Flavian Amphitheatre, a name that is frequently used today, existed in classical antiquity. The building’s most popular name is the Colosseum, but this name alludes to the Flavian dynasty’s support, under whose rule it was built.
A huge statue of Nero made after the design of the Colossus of Rhodes is thought to be the source of the term Colosseum. Emperor Hadrian relocated the enormous bronze sculpture of Nero as a solar deity to its location next to the amphitheater. The adjective colossus, which means “gigantic” or “colosseum,” is the basis for the neuter Latin noun colosseum.
The Entrance Time of Colosseum
The Colosseum is open everyday at these times:
- From 26 of March to 31 of August the amphitheater is open from 9 am to 7.15 pm.
- But on Septembers, it is open from 9 am to 17 pm.
Note: One hour before closing is the last admission.
And also, 25th of December is closed.
Thicket information of Colosseum
There are four types of tickets to enter the Colosseum:
- Ordinary ticket 24h: This ticket is good for 24 hours after the initial admission, which may be made at either the Colosseum or the Palatine Hill region of the Roman Forum. It also includes a time-stamped admission to the Colosseum with access to the first and second orders (without the arena floor) and unlimited admittance to the Roman Forum – Palatine Hill.
- Full Experience: This ticket is good for two days after the first use, and, in addition to the Colosseum Arena or Colosseum Underground, it also grants access to four locations within the Roman-Palatine Forum: the Oratorio dei Quaranta Martyrs, the Palatine Museum (I level), the exterior of the House of Augustus, and Schola Praeconum (open until 5.30 pm).
- Reduce ticket: For EU nationals between the ages of 18 and 25 (up to the day following their 25th birthday), it considers a reduction of € 2 is available with the presentation of identity proof.
- Free: for all citizens who are under 18
General information about Colosseum
- The only way to buy Colosseum tickets is online.
- There is simply an Info Point close to the entrance to the Roman Forum instead of any ticket booths close to the Colosseum.
- The Colosseum can only be entered at the time selected during the purchasing process; however, visitors can access the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for the full 24 hours that the ticket is valid (1 entrance).
- Tickets on Sundays with free entry cannot be reserved online; instead, they must be picked up in person, in order of arrival, at the Info Point beneath the Colosseum.
- The Colosseum is off-limits to small dogs. Dogs may only be used as a companion in cases of handicap (with suitable documentation)