The Colosseum: Bread and Circuses

Step onto the blood-stained sand where gladiators fought for glory and emperors ruled the mob.

The Empire's Stage

This is the true story of the world's most famous arena. Go behind the myth to the engineering, the politics, and the human drama that made the Colosseum the heart of ancient Rome.

The 20-Minute Narrative Journey:

Act I: The Grand Opening

Be a spectator at the inaugural 100-day games, a spectacle of gladiatorial combat, animal hunts, and mock sea battles that cemented the emperor's power.

Act II: A Gladiator's Story

Act III: The Echoes of Time

Act I: The Grand Opening

Be a spectator at the inaugural 100-day games, a spectacle of gladiatorial combat, animal hunts, and mock sea battles that cemented the emperor's power.

Act II: A Gladiator's Story

Act III: The Echoes of Time

Act I: The Grand Opening

Be a spectator at the inaugural 100-day games, a spectacle of gladiatorial combat, animal hunts, and mock sea battles that cemented the emperor's power.

Act II: A Gladiator's Story

Act III: The Echoes of Time

Reconstructing Ancient Rome

Reconstructing Ancient Rome

Expert Collaboration

We collaborated with archaeologists to use the latest research to digitally reconstruct the Colosseum, its hypogeum (underground), and even the velarium (awning) with stunning accuracy.

Expert Collaboration

We collaborated with archaeologists to use the latest research to digitally reconstruct the Colosseum, its hypogeum (underground), and even the velarium (awning) with stunning accuracy.

Expert Collaboration

We collaborated with archaeologists to use the latest research to digitally reconstruct the Colosseum, its hypogeum (underground), and even the velarium (awning) with stunning accuracy.

The Technology

Motion capture technology was used to bring the gladiatorial combat and crowd scenes to life authentically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the show historically accurate?

Absolutely. Every detail, from the gladiator armor to the emperor's rituals, was vetted by classical historians.

Is it overly violent?

Is the show historically accurate?

Absolutely. Every detail, from the gladiator armor to the emperor's rituals, was vetted by classical historians.

Is it overly violent?

Is the show historically accurate?

Absolutely. Every detail, from the gladiator armor to the emperor's rituals, was vetted by classical historians.

Is it overly violent?

Preserving a World Wonder

A portion of your ticket contributes to the ongoing restoration and preservation efforts of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.

Choose Tickets

Adult
$30
Child
$15
Senior
$20

Choose Tickets

Adult
$30
Child
$15
Senior
$20

Choose Tickets

Adult
$30
Child
$15
Senior
$20