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What time does the Colosseum open?

Written by: Kate Zusmann

Colosseum opening hours

The Colosseum is open daily throughout the year, but there are particular holidays when it is closed.

  • From January 2 to February 15, the amphitheater opening hours are from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with last admission at 3.30 pm
  • From February 16 to March 15 it works daily from 8.30 am until 5 pm with last admission at 4 pm
  • From March 16 until last Saturday of March, the Colosseum works from 8.30 am until 5.30 pm with last admission at 4.30 pm
  • From the last Sunday of March to August 31, working hours are from 8.30 am until 7.15 pm with last admission at 6.15 pm
  • From September 1 to September 30 the Colosseum works from 8.30 am to 7 pm with last admission at 6 pm
  • From October 1 to last Saturday of October, opening hours are from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm with last admission at 5.30 pm
  • From the last Sunday on October to December 31, the Colosseum works from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with last admission at 3.30 pm

The Rome Italy Colosseum works every day during the year except from Christmas Day and New Years Day

Author: Kate Zusmann

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. :)

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