Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Tickets

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill FAQs

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1. Do tickets to the Colosseum include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?

• No. It depends on the type of ticket you buy. Some only give you access to the Colosseum. For tickets to see all three, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, just click HERE!

2. Do you need to book Colosseum tickets in advance?

• We strongly suggest booking tickets for the Colosseum in advance, yes. Its one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome, so it does get incredibly busy. Booking in advance allows you to reserve your preferred time and helps you avoid the LONG queues that do form.

3. Where to buy Colosseum tickets?

• You an buy your Colosseum tickets right here! Click THIS LINK to see all ticket options.

4. What is the cheapest way to get into the Colosseum?

• Click HERE to se all ticket options for the Colosseum. The cheapest option is the Reserved Entrance ticket which costs from €26.00. Price is time and date dependent.

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Colosseum Fun Facts

Colosseum:

• Largest Amphitheatre: The Colosseum is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, capable of holding up to 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.
• Original Name: Its original name was the 'Flavian Amphitheatre', named after the Flavian dynasty of emperors who constructed it. It wasn’t called the Colosseum, as we know it today.
• Gladiator Battles: It was famous for hosting gladiator battles, mock sea battles, and other public spectacles.
• Hidden Levels: Beneath the arena, there were complex underground structures called the "hypogeum," which is where the animals, gladiators, and equipment were stored before being lifted into the arena via trap doors!
• Earthquake Damage: The Colosseum was damaged by earthquakes in the 5th century, which caused significant parts of the structure to collapse, giving it the shape we recognise today.
• 7 Wonders of the World: The Colosseum is one of the new 7 Wonders of the Modern World!
• Lightening Damage: The Colosseum has been struck by lightning on multiple occasions and some of the damage is still visible today!
• 8 Years: Records suggest it only took around 8 years to build the Colosseum. When you think of the fact that they didn't have the same heave duty building equipment that we have access to today, 8 years really isn't very long at all! Construction began in 72 A.D and suggested to have completed in 80 A.D.
• Seating Prices: Much like stadiums today, the Colosseum offered different seats depending on your wealth and status with different areas offering better or worse views!
• Most Popular Attraction: Its estimated that around 6,000,000 people visit the Colosseum each year, making it one of Italy's most popular tourist attractions along with the Vatican!

Roman Forum:

• Heart of Rome: The Roman Forum was the political, commercial, and religious heart of ancient Rome, bustling with daily activity.
• The Via Sacra: The main street, Via Sacra, ran through the Forum and its where processions and military parades took place.
• Oldest Temple: The Temple of Saturn, located in the Forum, is one of the oldest surviving structures in Rome, dating back to 497 BC.
• Triumphal Arches: Several triumphal arches, such as the Arch of Titus, were erected in the Forum to celebrate military victories.

Palatine Hill:

• Birthplace of Rome: According to legend, Palatine Hill is the site where Romulus founded Rome in 753 BC.
• Imperial Palaces: The hill was home to the aristocrats of the time, including multiple Roman emperors, such as Augustus, who built grand palaces on its slopes.
• Lupercal Cave: The Lupercal cave, located on Palatine Hill, is said to be where the she-wolf Lupa nursed Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
• Panoramic Views: From Palatine Hill, you can get an amazing view of the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus.
• ‍Rich History: Palatine Hill has evidence of human habitation dating back to the 10th century BC, making it one of the oldest parts of Rome.