In the late 16th century, Pope Sixtus V, the builder of Renaissance Rome, tried to transform the Colosseum into a wool factory, with workshops on the arena floor and living quarters in the upper ...

The Roman Forum is just east of the Colosseum and was once the center ... so be sure to wear appropriate and modest clothing (as you would when visiting St. Peter’s Basilica).

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...