The Colosseum in Rome
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The structure is over 160 feet high and could in the ancient times hold over 50,000 spectators who entered the Colosseum through its eighty doors. Romans came to watch gladiator and animal fights. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Colosseum was abandoned for centuries until it was used as a fortress in the Medieval times. The structure has suffered damage from earth-quakes and is being slowly restored.
Visitors can enter the Colosseum and tour the inside of the famous structure. The Colosseum is open every day, except during national holidays.
If you are visiting several archeological sites during your stay in Rome, you can also purchase the Roma Archeologia card valid for seven days, which will give you access to 9 sites in Rome, including the Colosseum, Terme di Diocleziano, Terme di Caracalla, Villa dei Quintili and others. For more information and reservations, call +39-06-39967700.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Oct 21, 2005