Colosseum (Rome, Italy) Reviews

The Colosseum in the centre of Rome - probably one of the most recognisable structures in the world. In 2007 the Colosseum was named one of the NEW seven wonders of the world. On a recent trip to Rome I visited the Colosseum, back when we booked the trip, this was the first thing both my boyfriend and I had said we wanted to ...  Read the complete review

The Colosseum in Rome has to be one of the most easily recognised and impressive structures in the Western world. I am fascinated by it and have visited it several times over the years. ~~~A brief history lesson~~~ In AD 70, about 2,000 years ago, work was begun on the Colosseum, it was built on marshy ground about three ...  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 ...  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 ...  Read the complete review