This area also referred to as the ancient city is a roman archaeological site that was once the location of downtown ancient rome.
Colosseum arena floor.
Can you guess why.
Latin inscription in the colosseum the arena itself was 83 meters by 48 meters 272 ft by 157 ft 280 by 163 roman feet.
Entry through the gladiators gate will not be affected but access onto the arena floor will be prohibited.
It comprised a wooden floor covered by sand the latin word for sand is harena or arena covering an elaborate underground structure called the hypogeum literally meaning underground.
Rome colosseum arena floor this skip the line colosseum tour allows you to enter from the gladiators gate directly to the arena floor.
This area is closed to the general public so it s also one of the best places to soak up the majesty of the building and listen to your expert guide tell stories about the famous blood sports that once took place in the very place you are standing.
The arena was the floor of the colosseum actually called the flavian amphitheater.
In these instances refunds cannot be provided a copy of id is required to enter the colosseum.
Home to gladiatorial games exotic staged hunts theatrical executions and even mock sea battles this colosseum tour explores the arena floor with its awe inspiring panorama up close views of the underground backstage where the spectacles were brought to life and a look at where the emperor s box once stood all special access areas that standard ticket holders don t get to see.
In the case of inclement weather rain snow frost the arena floor may be closed off without notice.
This colosseum arena floor tour includes roman forum tickets and a guided tour of the ruins inside.
There were four principal entrances directly into the arena and from the arcades the spectators had access to the multiple tiers of seats.
Home to gladiatorial games exotic staged hunts theatrical executions and even mock sea battles this colosseum tour explores the arena floor with its awe inspiring panorama up close views of the underground backstage where the spectacles were brought to life and a look at where the emperor s box once stood all special access areas that standard ticket holders don t get to see.
From here emperors and audience watched the shows and cheered at their favorite gladiators.
The fourth floor with windows placed further apart is decorated with pilasters and corbels.