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Designed and built from 118 to 125 A.D.
Take bus 30, 40, 60, 62, 64, 70, 85, 87, or 492 to get there from the Colosseum.

Nearby is a candy shop named "Gelateria Della Palma". Via della Maddalena 20-23 Phone Number: 06-68806752.

"Disturbing former function a sa theater of slaughter". Gladiators and "bestiarii" (animal fighters) fough to the death, hoping to someday win their freedom, but fewer than 100 men did in its 400 year history.

If there's a long line, just walk around the exterior. Spend no more than 30-45 minutes.

Visit Roman Forum first and walk all the way through it. At the end is the Temple of Venus and Rome . Walk through the Arch of Constantine to get to the Colusseum

From Campidoglio, take bus 30, 40, 62, 64, 70, 87, 170, or 492 to get to the Roman Forum.

Is one of the most historically significant archaeological sites. Contains the remains of 2,000-year old temples, law courts, and victory monuments. Speeches, political decisions and market activities took place here.

Spend only 30-45 minutes here, walking straight through so you can get to the Colosseum.

Take bus 30, 40, 62, 64, 70, 87, 95, 170, 492 or 628 to Piazza dell'Ara Coeli and climb the stairs to Piazza del Campidoglio.

Allow only 15-30 minutes here.