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Colosseum: Affordable tickets and record visitor numbers in summer 2025!
Find out how the Rome 2025 Colosseum is making tickets accessible to more visitors and what improvements are planned.
Colosseum: Affordable tickets and record visitor numbers in summer 2025!
This summer, the Colosseum in Rome enjoyed a record number of visitors. With over two million tickets sold in June, July and August 2023, Italy's most famous archaeological site recorded a total of 2,277,139 ticket sales. Compared to summer 2019, the number of visitors increased by 16% or 315,493 tickets. On average, around 25,000 people came every day to view the impressive structure, which is considered the most popular museum in Italy. As the South German newspaper According to reports, by 2024 it is even expected that museums in Italy will have more visitors than residents for the first time, with an estimated 60 million paying guests.
The increasing number of visitors is due not least to an expansion of the cultural offerings. New rooms were opened in the Colosseum and the adjacent monuments of the Roman Forum and the Palatine also received new entrances. A new panoramic elevator also allows people with motor disabilities to reach the upper levels of the Colosseum. In addition, the underground areas of the Colosseum are now open to the public, complemented by a multimedia installation and a gladiator exhibition. According to information from the Archaeological Park, the monumental Domus Tiberiana, the oldest imperial palace, has also reopened to visitors after almost 50 years.
Measurements and impacts on tourism
The Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano emphasizes the central importance of the Colosseum as the most important archaeological site in Italy. The increase in visitor numbers could also be due to the great interest in films, television series and historical novels, all of which promote interest in ancient history. According to the park's director, Alfonsina Russo, there are already plans to further improve the cultural offering and quality of service.
However, this positive development contrasts with challenges that have arisen in the past. That's what they reported Finestre sull'Arte about the problem that computer bots were quickly buying up previously normal tickets, resulting in these tickets being resold at high prices with unnecessary additional services. Authorities have therefore imposed a fine of 20 million euros against such practices. With the new measures it will now be easier to get an affordable ticket, making access easier for more visitors.
Another aspect that influences the attractiveness of museums in Italy could be the climate. In recent years it has been suggested that visitors prefer to visit air-conditioned rooms on hot days, which could further increase demand for museum visits in the warmer months.
In summary, the Colosseum continues to play a central role in Italy's cultural life and the steady increase in visitors shows that interest in its rich history and impressive architecture remains unbroken.