The Colosseum & Cobblestone Foreground

@rossschram

Italy

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Rome

For almost 400 years, The Colosseum served as the largest amphitheater in Europe and was used for ruthless gladiatorial battles. Everything from fighting competitions to animal hunts were performed in the famous arena, until changing societal opinions ignited the decline of public use. Today, roughly six million people flock to the site every year and marvel at the structure in all of its glory. Even with years of decay, and a devastating earthquake in 1349, this landmark has withstood the test of time and proved to be a staple in the city of Rome.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (16mm)

How to get there

N41° 53' 26.3472"E12° 29' 26.4696"

This image was taken in front of The Colosseum on the northwest side near the entrance. Getting to The Colosseum is one of the easier tasks in Rome! There are plenty of signs and maps around if you get lost and anyone who's familiar with the city knows where it is. For me, the easiest way to get there was to take the Rome Metro to the "Colosseo" stop. Then, you can exit the station and The Colosseum is right there! Easy as pie. Once you leave the metro, simply walk slightly right toward The Colosseum and you'll be on the west side, which is where I took this photograph. If you have any trouble locating this exact viewpoint, reference the GPS coordinates and they'll lead you there.