Who can resist free entry to the Colosseum? (Ticket tips included 🎫)

"Glory belongs to Greece, greatness to Rome." ✨ Standing inside the Colosseum, you feel the backbone of civilization beneath your feet. Walking the stone paths of the Roman Forum, every step echoes through time. 👣 Greece gifted humanity the light of thought, while Rome forged eternity with order and power. These ruins are not mere debris—they are the silent testament of a thousand-year empire. Glory may fade, but greatness remains. Civilizations crumble, yet their traces are never measured by wholeness. 🏛️ 📸 Photo spots: Inside the Colosseum + Palatine Hill + Roman Forum 💰 Combo ticket price: 18€ (covers all three sites) 📍 Google Maps: Navigate directly to "Colosseo" 🚇 Transport: Metro Line B, Colosseo station (exit and you're there!) or Line A to Termini, then switch to Line B ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last Colosseum entry by 3:30 PM) 👉 Handy tips: 1️⃣ The combo ticket covers all three sites—plan for about 3 hours to explore them all. 2️⃣ FREE entry on the first Sunday of every month! No ID needed—just queue for tickets (skip the Colosseum’s long line and head to Biglietteria Foro Romano instead—takes under 10 mins!). 3️⃣ Best route: Enter via Palatine Hill, then descend to the Roman Forum, and finish at the Colosseum—no backtracking! 4️⃣ Ticket types: Standard (18€), underground/arena/upper-tier access (pricier). Book 30 days ahead online, or buy on-site if sold out. 5️⃣ Colosseum entry is strict— arrive on time! Too early/late = no entry. Palatine Hill & Roman Forum allow single entry only. 6️⃣ Colosseum route tip: Go to the 2nd floor first for the best views, then head down. 7️⃣ Skip the Colosseum gift shop—overpriced! Try souvenir spots near the Vatican or Mexican-run stalls instead. 8️⃣ April sun in Rome is brutal! These sites have little shade—pack sunscreen, hat, and water. 💦 9️⃣ Don’t skip Palatine Hill! Less crowded, but the view from the top is stunning. #Colosseum #AncientRome #StudyAbroad #ColosseumPhotos #Travel #Rome #Italy #StudyAbroadLife #PalatineHill #RomanForum