The Press Democrat

Rome’s Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns

The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. Thousands of Romans once flocked to this arena to watch gladiators battle each other and wild animals.

Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter

Pope Leo XIV led a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum in Rome on Friday as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff in the shadow of war in the Middle East.Leo, the first US-born pope, has
Greek Reporter

Colosseum Restoration Revives Ancient Design With Original Roman Stone

A major restoration of the Colosseum has given it a bright new look, using the same travertine stone Roman builders used 2,000 years ago.