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Visiting the Colosseum

Posted by (Miami) on

Hello, My trip is near! Can't wait, we arrive in Rome on a Saturday April 7th at 4:00 staying at the Hotel Fontanella Borghese. I'm thinking of this afternoon to evening just walk around and get familiarized with the area. On Sunday would you suggest visiting the Colosseum? Or seeing other sites?

What I have booked is on Monday at 9:00 the Scavi tour and then I'll tour St. Peters Basilica. This will give me the afternoon open.

On Wednesday at 9:00 I booked the Vatican, I know that'll be an all day event. My husband and I decided to do the Basilica versus the Papal's audience. I had posted previously on this topic.

There are many other churches and sites that I will like to see, I'm going to be looking at a map today and map it out. But I'd like to know your suggestions on the Colosseum. I will depart on the 12th.

Thank you.

Posted by
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Link to Monument info...While you are at the Colosseum, you will be literally across the street from Palatine Hill and the Forum. I entered all 3 venues with a single entry on my Roma Pass
While in that area - also across the street is a must see:
Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (link is at the top of my post.)

Take the elevator to the top of the monument building and you have a 360 degree view of Rome. It is amazing and there is signage telling you what you are looking at. Colosseum, Forum, Vatican, Pantheon. It is a great way to see where various things are located in Rome and a wonderful view. You can stay up there pretty much as long as you want and I took so many photos.
the elevator ride was 7 Euros-

Posted by
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Are you aware that on Sunday, April 8th is the Rome marathon? You may want to look at the route of the marathon in order to avoid closed off streets, etc. I rearranged my trip in April so as to avoid Rome that weekend. It may be fine getting around, ive never been there so I am just being cautious. Good luck and great travels!

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