Walking Through the Glory of Rome: A Colosseum Travelogue

The Colosseum, a place where the grandeur of ancient Rome can be seen at a glance. This amphitheater, once echoing with the shouts of gladiators thousands of years ago, still excites the hearts of countless travelers today. If you're in Rome, this is an absolute must-visit destination! 📍 Address Colosseo (Colosseum) Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy Google Maps Link ⏰ Opening Hours (as of 2025) • Opens daily at 08:30 • Closing times vary by month: - January–February: 16:30 - March–end of March: 17:30 - April–August: 19:15 - September: 19:00 - October: 18:30 - November–December: 16:30 ※ Last admission is 1 hour before closing ※ Closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25 🎫 Admission Fees • General Admission (Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill): Approx. €18 • Guided tours or underground + top-level access: €25–35 • Roma Pass accepted • Online booking highly recommended: queues can be very long! 🚗 Parking Information • The area around the Colosseum is a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) • Nearby paid parking available (10–15 minutes on foot): - Parking Colosseo - Parcheggio Via Giulia • Public transportation is much more efficient 🚇 Public Transportation Tips • Metro Line B, Colosseo Station → The Colosseum is right in front! • Various bus/tram connections (lines 75, 81, 85, 87, 673, etc.) ✨ Highlights • Explore the amphitheater's interior: seating areas, arena floor, underground structures • Underground + upper-level tours require separate reservations • Stunning night views: the Colosseum illuminated under the Roman sky • Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: included in the ticket, highly recommended to visit together! 📸 Travel Tips • Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds • Bring water and a hat (there’s almost no shade) • Best photo spots: the eastern hill of the Colosseum or Orti Farnesiani direction ⸻ The Colosseum, the heart of Rome, is not just a relic but a living piece of history. Its grandeur and serene weight can only be truly felt when standing before it. If you could only visit one place in Rome, make it this!