No, it’s not the name of a hot new club. Rome’s Coliseum, one of the most recognizable structures in the world, has opened its underground to tourists. ABC News Reports:
Come this summer, visitors to Rome will be able to see parts of the Roman Colosseum never before open to the public. They will descend to the dank depths under the world’s biggest ancient amphitheater, and climb the steep steps to its highest (existing) level to admire the majestic views over the arena and the magnificent ruins of the Roman Forum and Arch of Constantine next door.
Thanks to special government funds, conservation projects are underway at what is arguably the world’s most famous monument to shore up areas that have been closed for decades, and allow access to visitors. Particularly fascinating is the warren of underground chambers and passageways that housed the animals, gladiators, machines and scenery that made up the greatest show on earth two-thousand years ago.
Check out the link to the article for a video featuring Architect Barbara Nazzaro on opening the landmark’s underground to tourists.
