The Colosseum

⏰ Opening hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 7:15 PM (last entry 6:15 PM)

🚫 Closed: January 1 and December 25

💶 Ticket price: €18 (full) / €2 (reduced EU 18–25) / free under 18

🔗 Booking: 🎟️ ticketing.colosseo.it/en (official)

⚡ Skip-the-line: Available €24–€40 (includes arena or underground access)

🚇 Metro: Colosseo (Line B)

📝 Description: Built in 80 AD, the Colosseum hosted 50 000 spectators for gladiator battles and public shows. You can explore the arena, hypogeum and upper tiers for panoramic views of ancient Rome. Night visits run in summer when the monument is illuminated.

💡 Tips: Book ahead and combine with the Forum and Palatine Hill for a complete tour.