A Travel Living: A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

Rome once controlled the fate of every culture known to Europe.

It eventually fell into breakdown and decay. By the late Middle Ages, Rome had been physically maimed, economically immobilized, politically senile, and militarily powerless, but it remained a world power—as a concept. Rome's power as a lawgiver, teacher, and builder continued to spread throughout Europe.

Although the popes' position was sometimes tenuous from the sixth through the fifteenth centuries, Rome knew grandeur as the fountainhead of Christianity and finally reclaimed its power and wealth, reestablishing itself as a place of beauty, a source of learning, and a city of the arts.

The Roman Colosseum is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see attraction for anybody visiting the Eternal City, Italy's capital. You'll find essential information for planning your visit below, such as opening hours, transportation to the Colosseum, security and accessibility information, and so forth.

Other gorgeous and well-known monuments surround the Colosseum, all of which are well worth seeing. The following are the most important:

The triumphalist Arch of Constantine, dedicated to the Emperor of the same name. It is located just across from the Colosseum and does not require a ticket.
The Domus Aurea is the ruins of Emperor Nero's great palace, which he erected himself in 68 AD. It's only open to the public as part of a guided tour (affiliate link if one is available?).

The Roman Circus, also known as the Circus Maximus, is the ruins of an ancient chariot racing stadium on the ground level. During the Empire's peak, it was believed to be able to seat 150,000 spectators. The greatest place to see it is from Palatine Hill.

The Palatine Hill, which contains the archeological remnants of numerous old Roman palaces and temples and provides a spectacular view of the surrounding area, is a must-see. It is accessible using the same ticket as the Colosseum.
The Roman Forum, also known as the Foro Romano, was once the heart of Rome. Trade, politics, parades, and entertainment were all held on this plaza. With the same ticket as the Colosseum, you may explore and see its various archaeological relics.