I found myself a front-row seat overlooking nearly two thousand years of Roman history—with no gladiator ticket required.
Rome spent almost two thousand years preserving this view. I needed only a few seconds to find myself a front-row seat.
With the Colosseum behind me, I paused to take in one of the most recognisable monuments in the world. Built in the heart of ancient Rome, it has witnessed emperors, gladiators, roaring crowds and countless chapters of history. On this particular morning, however, the arena gained one more spectator—sitting comfortably outside and enjoying the view without having to fight anyone.
Sometimes history is best explored on foot. At other times, it is worth simply taking a seat and letting nearly two thousand years provide the background.
- Date
- 2026-01-01