How many Colosseums are there in Rome?

Have you ever heard that there are more than one Colosseum in Rome?

1. Actually, there is also a square Colosseum located in the EUR district of the Eternal City. It is about a 20-minute ride away from the central part of Rome. The district was built by dictator Benito Mussolini as a site for the 1942 world fair to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fascism movement. However, the fair never happened because of WWII, while the regime of Mussolini stopped in 1943. Today, the monuments still exist and attract many visitors to the city. The most famous among them is the square Colosseum (Colosseo Quadrato) which houses the Fendi fashion brand. You can recognize more about the EUR zone during our individual tour of this special district.
2. Another famous monument that looks like a smaller version of the Colosseum is the Marcellus’ Theater, located in the historic center of Rome.
   In reality, the theater was built earlier than the Colosseum, but nowadays, it is less popular among tourists. Don’t miss an opportunity to see the ancient amphitheater, whose construction was commissioned by Julius Caesar and could fit 15-20.000 spectators.

Author: Kate Zusmann

I have lived in the Eternal City for the past 12 years. They say every angle of Rome has its history, and I'm here to tell you about the most intriguing historical facts and city legends. :)