Until January 31, 2025, you can visit the exhibition set up in the underground levels of the Colosseum about the gladiatorial shows that took place inside the arena.
The Exhibition
Until January 31, 2025, the undergrounds of the Colosseum are hosting the exhibition Spectacles in the Colosseum Arena: The Protagonists. The aim is to deepen the understanding of the gladiator fights inside the Colosseum and to disseminate the latest archaeological discoveries regarding the monument.
The exhibition is in the eastern section of the underground, the beating heart of Roman shows that animated the Colosseum arena floor. A covered gallery connected this section to the Ludus Magnus, the largest gladiatorial gymnasium in the city. Today, thanks to an engaging multimedia installation, visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of those times and relive the march of the gladiators who, made their way towards their fate in the Colosseum arena. The holographic projection displays the gladiators in armor faithfully reproduced from the originals preserved in major museums in Italy and around the world.
The exhibition is enriched with precious pieces from the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s collection. Mosaics, oil lamps, reliefs, and other ancient artifacts provide a detailed picture of the weapons used by the gladiators, their legal status, and the motivations that drove them to participate in these spectacles before more than 50,000 Romans. Additionally, the exhibition also focuses on the animals involved in the hunts, making the experience even more complete.
It is an unmissable opportunity to explore the hidden wonders inside the Colosseum and deepen your knowledge of the ancient Roman’s gladiator stadium.
When: from the 21st of June 2024 to the 31st of January 2025
Where: Colosseum – Piazza del Colosseo
Visit the exhibition Spectacles in the Colosseum Arena Floor. The Superstars set up in the undergrounds of the amphitheater and stay at 47 Boutique Hotel.
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