A standard ticket to the ancient site – which is valid for one day and includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill – will rise from €12 to €16.

And visiting the arena floor as well as the spectator levels, which currently costs €14, will increase to €18.

The price increase follows the recent introduction of the €16 Forum Pass which connects the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with the Imperial Fora and Trajan’s Column.

Entry to the Colosseum will remain free for minors as well as certain teachers and students, and just €2 for those aged between 18 and 25 from within the European Union. 

Meanwhile a handful of days per year are free entry for all.

In 2019, the remaining dates are October 4, November 4, November 21 and December 18.

In 2018 the Colosseum, attracted more than 7 million visitors – an average of 21,000 people per day.

For full ticket details see official ticket seller Coopculture website.