It was created between 70 - 80 AD under the Flavian Dynasty, It is one of the popular and iconic monuments in the world. It was used gladiator tournaments, animal hunts, games and many other types of entertainment during that time and has the capacity of holding 50 to 80 thousand spectators.
Today the massive amphitheater is the first choice among travelers. Approx more than 6 million tourist visit Colosseum every year and in 2007 it became one of the New 7 wonders of world. Along with 7 wonders of world, it is also a great engineering wonder.
Opening and Closing Time of Rome Colosseum
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM from Jan 2 to Feb 15
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM from Feb 16 to Mar 15
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM from Mar 16 to last Saturday of Mar
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM from last Sunday of Mar to Aug 31
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM from Sept 1 to Sept 30
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM from Oct 1 to last Sunday of Oct
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM from the last Sunday of Oct to Dec 31
Entrance Tickets
We advise you to book tickets in advance during season time. You can also book tickets online but these are a long queue and during summers that is looks like popcorn, so we recommend, You can book Roman Forum tickets and tour you can also book tickets online and save time and money.