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Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reach

Rang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascinating reminders of the Ahom dynasty’s grandeur. Once used by kings and nobles to watch wrestling matches, bullfights, cultural performances, and traditional games, the 277-year-old structure…

The Economic Times

PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni visit Colosseum after dinner, share pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his visit. He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over dinner. The leaders then visited the Colosseum. They discussed a wide range of subjects to boost India-Italy friendship. Modi also met the Indian diaspora.

The Economic Times

London Colosseum: Ambitious plans unveiled for 'world-class' 25,000-seat sporting arena in Stratford

The venue would become the biggest indoor arena in the UK, seating up to 25,000 people

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Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome's ancient baths

The Baths of Caracalla, near the Colosseum, provided a unique experience for Palestinian children and families evacuated from Gaza for medical care

The Independent UK

Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy

From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights

The Guardian - UK

Olive harvesting at the Colosseum: a plantation in Roman ruins in the heart of the city

There are about 2,200 farms within the city limits of Italy’s capital alone, making it the largest agricultural municipality in Europe.

Euronews

Paving the way: Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries

Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years.

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Pope Leo XIV bares cross for full Good Friday procession, a feat not seen in decades

Pope Leo XIV marked his first Good Friday by becoming the first pontiff in decades to personally carry the wooden cross for all 14 stations at the Colosseum.

Euronews

Pope Leo revives decades-gone tradition on first Good Friday as pontiff

Pope Francis never carried the cross, but participated in the procession until his health worsened

The Independent UK

BLACKPINK star becomes first K-Pop artist to land Las Vegas residency

BLACKPINK star Lisa has become the first K-Pop artist to land a Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, after she signed up to perform four dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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Blackpink star Lisa becomes first K-Pop artist to announce Las Vegas residency

‘Viva La Lisa’ will be staged at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for two weekends in November

The Independent UK

Rome’s Colosseum unveils a fresh look after restoration

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Italy’s most popular tourist attraction has a bright new look following restoration

The Colosseum drew an astonishing nine million visitors in 2025 alone

The Independent UK

Bellisimo! This special new Doxa is a watch dedicated to Italy

Doxa’s latest diver nods to Italia with case back Colosseum

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The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide

Euronews

Colosseum's Commodus Passage reopens after extensive restoration work

The passage, constructed somewhere between the years 90 and 98, allowed emperors to get to their seats without having to use the main entrances, the vomitoria, through which the masses would spew forth into the Colosseum.

The Independent UK

Tourist hotspot finally gets a subway station beneath famed attraction

Tourists will be able to bypass the eternal city’s notoriously snarled surface traffic

The Independent UK

Photos offer stunning aerial views of Rome’s Colosseum and ancient Forum

Aerial photos of the world-renowned Colosseum and the Roman Forum reveal the impressive scale of Rome’s ancient heart. The images highlight how these historic landmarks sit amid the modern city, offering a striking view of past and present side by side.

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'Enter the arena': Roman restoration project reveals secret 'Commodus Passage' in Colosseum

Want to walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors? Now you can because an ancient secret passageway in Rome's Colosseum used exclusively by emperors is now open to the public for the first time since its construction almost 2,000 years ago.

The Guardian - UK

Roman amphitheatre older than Colosseum gets accessible facelift for Winter Paralympics

The conversion of the Arena di Verona, which will host the Paralympics opening ceremony, includes the addition of a lift and toilets to a structure older than the Colosseum

The Guardian - UK

‘A modern-day Colosseum’: Birmingham City unveil 62,000-capacity stadium plans

Birmingham City’s stadium is planned to feature 12 chimney-like towers and club chair Tom Wagner sees it as ‘a beacon for excellence’

The Guardian - UK

Manslaughter inquiry opened after death of worker in Rome tower collapse

Contractor was trapped for 11 hours under fallen masonry at medieval landmark near the Colosseum

The Independent UK

Colosseum director speaks out over rave claims

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Will you be able to attend a rave at Rome’s Colosseum? Its director reveals all

The man in charge of the Colosseum has set the record straight

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This Natural Stone Is the Minimalist's Secret Weapon for Designing a Bathroom or Kitchen — And It's So Much More Exciting Than Marble

First the Colosseum, and now your bathroom... there's nowhere this striking stone wouldn't fit in, our experts share how they'd style it

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