The Colosseo in the moonlight

[Sandrac]

I took a great guided tour Thursday night of Rome's Colosseum under the moonlight, which included an underground visit. It was wonderfully atmospheric and incredibly calm and still inside the massive structure (the resident black cat Nero was also prowling around!)

The tours run throughout the summer until October several times each evening on Thursday and Saturday, starting at about 8:30. The price was a bit of an ouch - 20 euro - but I think it was worth it.

For anyone with accessibility issues, the glass elevators were running, one to the underground level and a separate lift to the first level (I had shredded a knee and those huge stone steps inside the Colosseum are daunting!)

I went with a friend who is a tour guide, and we found there were no lines, no crowds, so I don't think an advance ticket is necessary.

Cheers,
Sandra

 

[Heidi]

Ohhh, what a great idea, Sandra! Another event to add to my too full Roma schedule. We have a full moon on Wednesday.

I would love to take that tour with a full moon. Even if I don't catch the moonlight tour ~ I've got dinner reservations at Armando al Pantheon on the full moon evening ~ I'll be sure to walk to the Tiber and get one of those remarkable views of the full moon reflected on the water. Actually, I won't have to meander far, as the Pantheon looks magical with the full moon rising over it's dome...

PS I keep editing this post because the wifi at my little hotel in Roma keeps crashing..... I'm only here a few nights until my apartment is available......Sooo, happy to be home in Roma again!

 

[Pauline]

One time we spent two weeks in Rome, staying in an apartment near the Pantheon, and I made sure to walk by and look at it every day. I love that building. Say hello to it for me Heidi! (Colosseum is nice too - thanks for the info Sandra.)

 

[Heidi]

In re-reading your post Sandra, I see the tour only takes place on Thursdays & Saturdays, so obviously, it won't be possible to do the tour with the full moon on Wednesday anyway. What a great idea though, touring the Colosseum under the moonlight. I also love the idea of a calm & quiet time at the Colosseum ~ that never happens any more! I might try this tour on Thursday. Thanks for posting!

Pauline, I walked by the Pantheon tonight on my way home from dinner. What a remarkable building! I never get tired of seeing it... walking around it, peeking inside when it first opens in the morning.... but tonight, with the moon nearly full... spectacular! I'll say hello from you on Wednesday evening