Colosseum

"The most spectacular extant edifice of ancient Rome, the Colosseo has a history that is half gore, half glory." Full review

"Rome’s great gladiatorial arena is the most thrilling of the city's ancient sights." Full review

"Though there may no longer be gladiators and staged naval battles at Rome’s iconic Colosseum, it’s still a great hive of activity in central Rome." Full review

"The first impression you’ll have of the Colosseum is amazement at its sheer enormity." Full review

"One of Rome’s most recognizable ruins, attracting tourists... who marvel at the grand size of this concrete and stone structure built in 70 AD." Full review

"It’s the Colosseum." Full review

"Inaugurated in 80 AD, the Flavian amphitheatre or Colosseum is the biggest in the Roman world (527m in circumference and 57m high)." Full review

"Ancient Rome's civic open-air theater, site of gladiator fights and other competitions. Massive structure, now a symbol of Rome." Full review

"Rome’s most famous classical ruin is unmissable – especially now that they have extended the visitor route to the underfloor passageways through which gladiators and wild beasts made their entrances." Full review

"The great amphitheater is every bit as spectacular as you imagine. Book a ticket that includes a guided tour of the underground area, to see the gateways and holding pens for animals and gladiators"