Comment s'y rendre

It is situated in the heart of the city of Rome, on the avenue of the Fori Imperiali, in the place named Palatine Rock. The location is central and many of the key arrival points and sightseeing areas in the city are easily accessible because of their central location. They can normally get there quickly by metro, bus, tram, or walking, depending on the location of the visitor. The official site of the monument includes the Colosseo listed as directly connected by subway, bus, tram, walking paths which makes the Colosseo one of the most easily reachable monuments within the city.

In the case of public transportation, the simplest one is usually the one in the Metro Line B. The official Colosseo directions identify the station as the key one, which will put you directly in the archaeological grounds. This can prove especially handy when you are arriving in areas of central Rome not necessarily on the metro. Among the routes that serve the area, another route that is practical to take to reach the Colisée district would be the Tram 3. The easiest option is often the public transport since it does not imply the problems of traffic and access restrictions in the historic center.

When you feel like taking a walk, the Colosseum can easily be incorporated into the day in central Rome. In front of the palace of the Imperial Forum, called Piazza Venezia, the walk along the street called via dei Fori Imperiali is one of the most popular approaches of the city with ancient ruins all around you. Starting at the entrance to the amphitheater, the path along the edge of the Palatine hill, beside the amphitheater, is a nice alternative. The walk is particularly effective in case you are already walking around the historic center since the Colosseum is surrounded by major landmarks and wide pedestrian-friendly areas.

When you are driving, then you had better think of the car as a means to get to the more general center than to the monument itself. The historic centre of Rome may include access restrictions and complications related to parking near the Colosseum, depending on the time of access. The more sensible solution is to park the car in a garage or even exchange the parking area outside the highly sensitive central zone and proceed by metro or bus. In most instances, it is much easier and less stressful to walk or take the public transport to the location of the Colosseum.