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Tourists Caught Carving Names on Colosseum Wall

by Katia Amore | Mon, 03/09/2015 - 11:32

Last Friday, two American tourists decided it would be ok to carve a memorable souvenir of their visit on the Colosseum's walls. The two women from…

Culture

Painted Red Numbers Found on Colosseum's Arches

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 01/25/2015 - 00:00

A surprising new detail has emerged during the ongoing restoration of the Colosseum: a series of painted red numbers on its arches. Just as in today’s stadiums…

Culture

Colosseum's Gladiator Arena Could Be Rebuilt

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/04/2014 - 04:18

Italy’s Culture Minister Dario Franceschini has voiced his support for the proposed restoration of the Colosseum’s combat ground, which would rebuild the…

Travel

How to Make the Most of Your Stay in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/08/2014 - 08:49

Culture

First Phase of Colosseum Restoration Complete

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/01/2014 - 04:34

The first stage of the Colosseum’s restoration has been completed, the Colosseum director Rossella Rea announced last week, adding that the first five restored…

Culture

Where Gladiators Stood

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/07/2014 - 04:00

On a recent visit to Rome, I had the pleasure to explore secret spots inside the Colosseum visitors don’t usually have access to, while learning many…

Lifestyle

Traditional Via Crucis at the Colosseum in Rome 2014

by Katia Amore | Tue, 04/15/2014 - 20:00

The Via Crucis devotion (Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross) has been practiced by Roman Catholics for many centuries. It commemorates the passion and…

Culture

Colosseum is Italy's Most Visited Monument

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 04/09/2014 - 20:10

2013 was a highly successful year for the Colosseum, which registered a total of 5,625,219 visitors, up 400,000 from the previous year, making it the most…

Culture

Restoration Work on Colosseum to Reveal its True Colors

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/08/2014 - 20:05

Ivory white, ochre and red hide under a blanket of soot caused by dust and smog at one of the world’s most famous monuments, the Colosseum. Over the course of…

Lifestyle

U.S. President Obama To Arrive in Rome Wednesday Night

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:33

U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to arrive in Rome tonight, landing at Fiumicino Airport on board Air Force One. On Thursday, Obama will meet Pope…