Night visit to the Colosseum in Rome


On several occasions we have written in HardHobbitToBreak various articles on Rome and the most interesting places you can find in the Italian capital, one of the most famous cities in the world. There is no doubt that the Roman Colosseum is the great symbol of the city, recognizable throughout the world and the first place that everyone goes when they arrive in Rome.

Despite the fact that I already wrote an article some time ago about this spectacular monument, today I would like to write another one but referring to a great novelty that has just been carried out and that is to be able to visit it at night. The Special Superintendency for the Archaeological Heritage of Rome decided a few days ago that from now on the Coliseum at night to enjoy a unique experience in an environment full of magic thanks to the lighting it has.

The schedule for visit the Roman Colosseum at night It is from 20:20 to 00:00, although the deadline to enter is 22:45. In principle, these visits can only be made on Thursdays and Saturdays and until next October 6, and depending on how you see the success, it can be extended both on the date and on the days of the week. During the visit you can choose between two routes, the one that is only to visit the Colosseum or the one that also includes a walk through the subways and that being at night is much more spectacular than during the day.

The visits are guided by a archaeologist It offers all kinds of details about anything you come across along the way, including a visit to a permanent exhibition with all the history of the Colosseum and in which there are many artifacts that were found during the excavation. It also summarizes the shows and activities that took place inside.

As for the route that also goes through the subways, you can see the places where the gladiators and the beasts waited before appearing before the public, without a doubt one of the most special areas of the entire monument.

Moonlight Tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome (May 2024)


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