Distance from the hotel: 1,2 km (0,75 miles)


On foot
-     Approximately 12 minutes

 
 Public Transport
-     Metro line A and B
-     Approximately 5 minutes


Taxi
-      Approximate cost Euro 6
-      Approximately 5 minutes

In ancient times known with the name of Flavio Amphitheatre, Colosseum represents the most important monument of roman history; it is situated in the centre of the city and it was able to contain almost 50.000 spectators. Symbol of Rome the Colosseum rises close to Roman Forum; Vespasian started its construction and it was ended under the reign of Tito in 80 b.C. The legend tells that the name derives from a huge Nero bronze statue placed in that area, that was remodelled to figure the Sun Divinity.

Colosseum was principally used for gladiators’ spectacle, but also to perform other kind of events such as the evocation of famous battles or mythological dramas. From an architectural point of view it is really shocking, its shape is elliptical and it represents the typical architecture of the First Imperial Age with a high complexity constituted by arches and vault linked together. In 1980 Unesco included Colosseum into the list of humanity patrimony such as all the historical centre of Rome.
Mecenate Palace Hotel is 1,4 km away from Colosseum.