Long after the throngs of tourists had departed Rome’s iconic Colosseum, a small group recently explored the darkened amphitheatre, pausing to absorb its history, art, and architecture through every sense but sight.
Among them was Michela Marcato, 54, who has been blind since birth, touring the site with her partially sighted partner. Their experience highlights Italy’s renewed commitment to making its vast artistic heritage accessible to people with blindness or low vision, enriching how all visitors perceive and engage with art.
