For that, you'll have to book a guided tour. – Laura Itzkowitz The site of many bloody gladiatorial fights, the Colosseum, which was opened in A.D. 80, could then hold about 50,000 spectators.

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Starting at the poignant site of Julius Caesar's assassination, runners wind their way through the heart of ancient Rome, from the majestic Capitoline Hill to the imposing Colosseum, all while ...

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Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – even when you’re travelling as a party of six, writes Zoe Griffin ...