Tag: colosseum

  • 9,036-piece Colosseum Is LEGO’s Largest Kit Ever

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    In a year that has had little to no travel and more time than usual spent at home, LEGO has unveiled its massive 9,036-piece Colosseum builder kit. The Colosseum is LEGO’s biggest building set yet, edging out the Millennium Falcon set which has 7,541 pieces. Once built, the LEGO Colosseum measures over 10.5” (27cm) high,…

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    Melanie Renzulli
    LEGO Colosseum

  • Rome Wasn’t Built In a Day. So How Long Did It Take?

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    Rome wasn’t built in a day but over thousands of years. Here’s how long it took to build some of the Eternal City’s most famous attractions.

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    Melanie Renzulli

  • The Coolest View of the Colosseum

    The Colosseum is a fascinating structure no matter where you view it. But my favorite perch from which to view the Colosseum has to be on this footbridge that spans the busy streets of the Monti neighborhood. The footbridge is hardly a secret — you’ll find handfuls of tourists here at all hours of the…

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    Melanie Renzulli

  • Upper Floors of the Colosseum Open to Visitors

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    You can now explore the fourth and fifth floors of the Colosseum.

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    Melanie Renzulli