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- Europe
- Italy
- Rome
- The Colosseum
The Colosseum
This enduring symbol of ancient Rome tenaciously clings to its
foundations as the site of former gladiatorial conquests. Its
architecture boasts an impressive array of Doric, Ionic and
Corinthian columns and an underground network of cells, corridors,
ramps and elevators that were used to transport animals from their
cages to the arena. The magnificence of the original structure has
been eroded through the years by pillaging and earthquakes so that
only a skeletal framework remains; however, the sense of history
the Colosseum is still able to evoke is truly awe-inspiring.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR13.50. Tourist tax: EUR1
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9am to 6.15pm in summer, and from 9am
to 4.30pm in winter