The Parco archeologico del Colosseo and all the monuments that comprise it (Colosseum, Palatine, Roman Forum, Domus Aurea), suspend their opening to the public until 17 May, pursuant to the Prime Ministerial Decree of 1 April 2020

Rome, 20th January 2020. 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between Italy and China. In order to celebrate this anniversary, 2020 will be the Year of Culture and Tourism Italy-China. The monuments identified to symbolise the cultural identity of the two nations are the Colosseum in Rome and the Temple... Read more »

As part of the exhibition CARTHAGO. The immortal myth and the ongoing Carthago Tuesdays at the Parco archeologico del Colosseo, the Curia Iulia in the Roman Forum will be host to the third study day focusing on Phoenicians and Carthaginians on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. The topic of this encounter is The Tophet. At 9:00,... Read more »

The February newsletter and all the newsletters to follow in 2020 will be an homage to the PArCo’s logo, represented by the conjoined C and O, a Latin epigraphic ligature reminiscent of the Colosseum’s oval-shaped ground plan. A special space will also be reserved for each month’s main event. The greatly successful exhibition “Carthago. The... Read more »

Dies Natalis Augusti – Happy Birthday Augustus!

4 October — Day of peace, brotherhood and dialogue between members of different cultures and religions. Free entry to the PArCo. New cycle of free entry every first Sunday of the month starting on 6 October

October Newsletter is now online! Rich schedule events to accompany the “Classical Roots” series and the exhibition “Carthago. The immortal myth”

The Basilica of Maxentius will be temporarily closed to the public for a a structural inspection that will be carried out with the aid of an aerial work platform, beginning on Wednesday 11 September

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

From Monday 20 May to 6 January 2020, the Parco archeologico del Colosseo is pleased to offer the public a new tour through the Colosseum which in years past has allowed visitors to discover the Flavian Amphitheater by the light of the moon, thanks to the contributions of the artists’ collective Studio Azzurro.