Italy Colosseum (front view), Rome
Probably one of the most popular places in Rome is the well known Colosseum (or Coliseum), which is a tourist attraction for young and old.
The Amphitheatre was built in 72-80 AD and got used for public entertainment like gladiatorial contests. After completion, the Colosseum became the greatest Roman amphitheatre, measuring 188 meters in length, 156 meters in width and 57 meters in height.
It is part of the "New7Wonders of the World", a list from 2007 with the 7 most popular monuments in the world.
The Amphitheatre was built in 72-80 AD and got used for public entertainment like gladiatorial contests. After completion, the Colosseum became the greatest Roman amphitheatre, measuring 188 meters in length, 156 meters in width and 57 meters in height.
It is part of the "New7Wonders of the World", a list from 2007 with the 7 most popular monuments in the world.
Photography Tips
This place is heavily crowded during the day, so your chances are better to get a good shot of the Colosseum during sunset/sunrise or even better during blue hour. You should also pay attention to your framing to prevent scaffoldings in your photos.
Travel Information
There are a lot of bus stations nearby, but you can also take a walk from the center of the city to the Colosseum.
You can either get there by Metro (Station "Colosseo") or by foot.
You can either get there by Metro (Station "Colosseo") or by foot.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
07:33 - 16:44
| current local time: 12:59
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Locations
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