The Colosseum: the symbol of Rome and a testimony to ancient Roman architecture

Colosseum in full view with historical original building in rome

Colosseum from the inside with exhibitions and information for tourists

Colosseum in full view with a park to stay for the tourists in rome

Highlights

Free and priority entry to the city’s most popular attractions, museums and guided tours with the Rome City Pass – one ticket, all included!
Skip the queues at the ticket office: you can add the ticket for priority entry to the Colosseum to your Rome City Pass as an option
Flexible reservation: reserve your preferred date when booking your Rome City Pass
Your ticket is valid as an admission ticket for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Rome’s most famous sight and favourite landmark
Impressive monument of Roman architecture
Venue for gladiator fights and other entertainment events in ancient Rome
Today, the Colosseum is a monument against capital punishment

Experience this impressive monument to ancient Roman culture

What awaits you on site

The Colosseum is the most famous sight in the Italian capital and the symbol of Rome. With a circumference of 5220 metres and a height of 48 metres, it is the largest amphitheatre built in ancient Rome and also the largest enclosed building of Roman antiquity.

The Colosseum was built between 72 and 80 AD under the original name Anfiteatro Flavio. Its history therefore goes back to the time of the emperors of the Flavian dynasty. After its completion, the theatre opened with a hundred days of games. For over 400 years, it served as an arena for various games organised by members of the imperial family. Today, the building and its history are considered a testimony to the fantastic architecture of the ancient Romans and is both protected and the subject of archaeological research. Since 1999, it has also been recognised as a monument against the death penalty.

How to get there

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Address: Piazza del Colosseo 1 00184 Rome Italy

Good to know

Opening hours
2 January – 28 February: 9 am – 4.30 pm
1 March – 26 March: 9 am – 5.30 pm
27 March – 31 August: 9 am – 7.15 pm
1 September – 30 September: 9 am – 7.00 pm
1 October – 31 October: 9 am – 6.30 pm
1 November – 31 December: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Closed: 1 January and 25 December
Last admission one hour before closing time.

Select your preferred date when booking with Colosseum tickets
When booking, you can select the option "without Colosseum", e.g. if a reservation is not available on your preferred date.

Skip the queues at the ticket office: you can add the ticket for priority entry to the Colosseum to your Rome City Pass as an option