Topic: Roman Colosseum

Revamped Rome Colosseum still needs sponsors

Rome's Colosseum, soon to reopen its arena and underground after extensive restoration, needs more funding to survive in the long term, a culture ministry official said Wednesday after visiting the site."From now to August we will reopen the arena, the hypogeum (underground), ...
Chunks of mortar fall off Rome's Colosseum before visiting hours; arena stays open to touristsRome archaeology officials say three chunks of mortar have fallen off from the Colosseum but that no one was hurt and tourist visits will go on as normal.The ...
New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign narrowing to 28 candidates on July 21The list of finalists for the new 7 Wonders of Nature campaign will be narrowed to 28 on July 21 in Zurich, where the effort is based.Once the final 28 ...