Colosseum


Workers injured in partial collapse of medieval tower near Rome's Colosseum

The 29-meter Torre dei Conti, which suffered two collapses, stands at 29 meters tall.

A combination picture shows a firefighter throwing a piece of rubble (top), dust rising as a part of the Torre dei Conti tower collapses (middle), and firefighters covered in dust (bottom), after parts of the Torre dei Conti tower collapsed, in Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025.

A secret passage in the Colosseum opens to visitors for the first time

The corridor, attributed to Emperor Commodus who reigned between 180 and 192 CE, is infamous for its association with the cruel ruler who was passionate about combat in the arena.

The Passage of Commodus in the Roman Colosseum.