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Colosseo (201361743)📷 Nicholas Frisardi, CC BY 3.0

Colosseo

Rome, Italy

History

Rome’s 2,000-year-old amphitheatre. Don’t drive into the centre: park outside the ZTL and take the metro.

Nearest town
Rome, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
41.8902, 12.4922

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
  • Rome: Limited traffic zone (ZTL). Cameras fine unauthorised vehicles in the historic centre, including hire cars. Park outside and walk or take transit; hotels inside may register your plate.

Nearby

Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Appian Way – Cecilia metella e castrum© Livioandronico2013 · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Appian Way

Rome, Italy
Hadrian’s Villa – Tivoli - Villa Adriana - 2024-09-26 14-46-14 007© Perla Marvorid · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History

Hadrian’s Villa

Tivoli, Italy
Villa d’Este – Garten und Villa D´Este 47© Burkhard Mücke · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History

Villa d’Este

Tivoli, Italy
Garden of Ninfa castle and municipal© Livioandronico2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Nature

Garden of Ninfa

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Campsites nearby

  • Area Sosta Camper RomaeMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Colosseo · 35 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • LGPMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Colosseo
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Village FlaminioCampsite
    8 km from Colosseo
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Seven HillsCampsite
    13 km from Colosseo
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fabulous VillageCampsite
    15 km from Colosseo
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area sosta Mira Lago Roma EstMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Colosseo
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Colosseo?

Colosseo is in Rome, Italy, at GPS 41.8902, 12.4922. It is about 21 km from Castel Gandolfo.

Can you camp near Colosseo?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area sosta camper Park Colombo, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Colosseo?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Appian Way (5 km), Hadrian’s Villa (24 km), Villa d’Este (26 km) and Garden of Ninfa (51 km).

When is the best time to visit Colosseo?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)