Five facts about the Colosseum in Rome

from Rome with love 🇮🇹 Did you know that the Colosseum: 1. is nearly 2,000 years old? 1,951 (as of this year) to be exact; 2. is one of the seven new wonders of the world (since 2007); 3. is the largest amphitheatre built to date; 4. in 2018 worldwide, was the most popular tourist attraction having a staggering 7.4 million visitors; 5. has a maze underground chambers beneath it. They are connected to the arena through 36 trap doors that were used to present special effects. ~ 📌 SAVE FOR FUTURE TRAVELS TO ROME, ITALY📍 Colosseo - Piazza del Colosseo 00184 Roma RM, Italy ~ 📸 photo taken with Nikon Z7 @nikoneurope ✨ follow @overpackedsuitcase for more travel tips, travel guides, travel inspiration and unique stays ✨ • . . . . . . . . #colosseum #colosseo #rome #roma #italytrip #italytravel #iloverome #italia #italiait #rometravelers #discoverrome #discoveritaly #exploreitaly #exploreeurope #beautifuldestinations