Part station, part museum, two new subway stops in Rome offer riders the chance to see ancient artifacts unearthed in digging for the stations.
Tag: Colosseum (Rome)
Airbnb ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Prompts Outcry in Rome
An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.
Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past
City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.
Pope Francis, in Easter Message, Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire
Pope Francis’ decisions to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events had raised fears about his health.
Pantheon Tickets Frustrate Tourists in Rome
There is now a 5 euro fee to get into one of Italy’s most popular sites, but the process has been bewildering for some, and there are fears the system could be abused.
Tourist Filmed Carving Girlfriend’s Name Into Rome’s Colosseum
A man decided to immortalize his visit to a Roman landmark by scratching “Ivan + Hayley 23/6/23” into the brick, using his keys.
Skatepark Near Colosseum Gives Rome a Modern Tourist Spot
The ancient city’s leaders hope the new recreation area will lure more visitors from abroad. It has already impressed the talent at home.
A Restored Painting Recalls the Colosseum’s Christian Past
The restoration of a wall painting depicting an idealized Jerusalem is a reminder that the Roman monument, known best for gladiatorial combat, was a sacred Christian space for centuries.
Colosseum Opens Its Belly to the Public
The underground warren where ancient Roman gladiators and animals awaited their fates has been restored.
$18 Million Refit of Colosseum Will Give Visitors a Gladiator’s View
The winning design for a new floor for the Roman landmark, planned to be ready for 2023, will cover the exposed subterranean chambers and reconnect “the thread of time.”