Important information before visiting the Colosseum in Rome

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2016/08/18

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Arabiaweather.com- Ismail Ghasemi- <a href="http://eg.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%... Colosseum</a> is one of the most popular tourist attractions in <a href="http://jo.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B6%D9%84-10-%D9%85%D... and certainly one of the most recognizable symbols of the Roman Empire.. This amphitheater should be number one on the list of places to visit for everyone who travels to Rome for the first time.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, this ancient arena was the scene of countless gladiatorial fights and bloody wild animal fights. Today, visitors can sit in the stands and see the intricate underground passages and doors that still bear witness to the place.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><b>How to access</b></span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="line-height: 1.6em;">The Colosseum is located in Piazza del Colosseo near Colosseo Station on metro line B or tram line 3.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>work hours</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It opens daily from 08:30 am and closing times vary according to the season, with closing hours ranging from 04:30 pm in winter to 07:15 pm between April and August (last entry an hour before sunset.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Buy tickets</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> And because the amphitheater is the most attractive in Rome, it may be difficult for you to get tickets, so we advise you to avoid standing in long lines during your visit to this site, and instead buy online, you can buy a ticket to enter the amphitheater with the Roman Forum, or a ticket &quot;Roma Pass&quot; or &quot;Archaeological Card&quot;, which allows you to enter the Colosseum and many other monuments in Rome.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Accompanied tours</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> For an ideal visit to the amphitheater, you can take a guided tour that includes access to the bunkers and upper tiers, which are not open to regular ticket holders.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Security information</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As of April 2016, security measures have been tightened at the Colosseum, where all visitors must pass a security check that includes a metal detector, and the queue can be very long, and the waiting time may reach an hour sometimes, so plan your trip well. Also keep in mind that backpacks and large luggage are not allowed.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Since the Colosseum is usually very crowded and full of tourists, you should always keep your head up and watch out for pickpockets while making sure to <a href="http://ag.arabiaweather.com/content/%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A... precautions</a> to keep your money and your <a href="http://ag.arabiaweather.com/content/%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%8... safe</a> .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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