We were in Rome for our honeymoon and, on our first evening we had gone out in the evening warmth a) to find something to eat and b) to have a wander and get our bearings. We were rambling aimlessly down twisty alley ways and up unexpected steps when suddenyly we turned a corner and there it was. Rising proud and ancient among bustle and traffic, the Colosseum sits incongruously in the midst of modern Rome - the very essence of anachronism. The evening light cast a golden glow over the time-worn stones, lending an inappropriate beauty over what was once an arena of brutal and bloody slaughter for the amusement of ancient emperors. ...  Read the complete review

The Colosseum When we went to Rome, we visited many monuments but you simply can't leave Rome without visiting the Colosseum. Since the Colosseum is well known and often used in movies, I had high expectations. Location The Colosseum is surrounded by the ancient Roman town and is therefore very easy to reach. In Rome for a few euros you can easily but not quickly get there by taxi. There is also the possibility of a bus but the best option is still underground. From the main station Termini you are in once stop at the Colosseum, a few meters away from the Colosseum itself. The area offers plenty to do, for example, you can visit the Roman Forum or ...  Read the complete review

For tourists visiting Rome, the Colosseum is usually one of the first ports of call. Located in the centre of the ancient city, the structure, built to stage gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, was completed in 80AD during Emperor Titus' reign. It was a hot day during my visit to the Colosseum, and as such, the crowds were in full flow, eager to get a look inside the ancient structure. The admission fee is around 15 Euros - although to be honest, you can appreciate the building's beauty and get a fairly good look at its inner workings without ever setting foot inside. However, if you do want to enter, the opening times are as follows; Mid ...  Read the complete review

I was in Rome a few years ago with a friend for 5 days and you have to do the tourist thing so we spent the days looking at the sights we had pinpointed we wanted to see and one of these was this fantastic structure. It was a beautiful hot June day as we got on the tube in the heart of Rome at the termini. You have a tube stop conveniently marked "the Colosseum" and as you come out of the doors there it is right in front of you, looking like it has been built at the side of the street rather than the street being built at the side of it!! We decided that we would be better getting a guided tour rather than bumbling round ourselves trying ...  Read the complete review