We walk down narrow cobblestone streets past buildings painted in warm tones with small windows and wooden shutters like those in Mediterranean coastal towns. On our way, we pass what looks like a full-scale replica of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy – except that behind the facade is a cable car station where visitors can … Read more
The Colosseum in Rome will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a US$1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “more conscious tourism”. But visitors to the monument, and housing activists in Rome, were sceptical about the value of the arrangement. They cited controversies in … Read more
4/5 stars Twenty-four years since Gladiator, Ridley Scott finally re-enters the arena of one of his greatest triumphs. The film won five Oscars, including best picture, and single-handedly revived the swords-and-sandals genre. Gladiator II arguably will not have the same effect, but it is a handsome continuation of the story with some fabulously crafted set … Read more
Colosseum Tours & Tickets has highlighted a number of common scams that could see tourists lose out on hundreds during upcoming holidays to a number of popular destinations. Whilst all tourists hope their time away will be unforgettable, scammers extorting money from unsuspecting travellers can make a trip hard to forget for all the wrong … Read more
