Colosseum (Colosseo)
9.0Locals Score / 10#3 of 20 Attractions in Rome
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The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater of the ancient Roman world, built around 70-80 AD for gladiatorial games that seated up to 50,000 spectators. You can walk the tiered stands and pay extra for the arena floor or underground hypogeum where animals and fighters waited. It is Rome's single most crowded site, so book a timed ticket online in advance and expect long security lines even then.
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
9.0/10- Value7.0
- Iconic9.7
- Excellence9.5
- Crowd level9.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility7.5
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