Raves at Rome’s ancient amphitheater? New Colosseum director sets the record straight

ROME (AP) — The man who just took charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: the Colosseum won ...

The future of Rome’s Colosseum, from concerts to theatre productions

The Colosseum’s new director plans to hold ‘calm’ concerts at the amphitheatre and wants tourists to visit other nearby ...

Once-secret Emperor Commodus’ passage to Rome Colosseum opens to public for the first time

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s Colosseum can walk through a hidden imperial passage.
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‘I joked about rock in moderation’: New director denies plans for wild raves at Colosseum

New Colosseum director Simone Quilici clarifies plans for events, stressing controlled, subdued cultural performances and ...
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Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote "a more ...