Just take a deep breath and get ready to jump in when you see an opportunity – but watch to see if there is an unofficial line – you still want to be respectful. Our first sighting of the magnificent architecture was jaw-dropping until I saw the army of selfie-takers all doing the same poses that you see on Instagram all the time. This helps me keep the site running and free. This means if you purchase something from a link, I may make a small commission, at no cost to you. If you like this post, be sure to sign up for my e-mail list for travel inspiration (and get your FREE budget printable), or connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest. Be sure to make this a stop during your 3 Days in Rome!Ĭhallenge yourself and let me know how many of these you knew before reading in the comment section! I enjoyed stepping back in time more than I thought despite the crowds. I couldn’t keep my eyes (or camera) off of the Colosseum.

Even if you’re like me and not a history buff, it is a pretty fantastic place to visit. However, there’s so much more to this ancient Roman amphitheater than just the fights. When you think of this impressive architecture, it’s easy to conjure up the image of gladiator fights.

One of the world’s best-known tourist attractions, the Colosseum is a bucket list destination.

The colosseum was originally called the