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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Trisha Thomas

Italy’s most popular tourist attraction has a bright new look following restoration

People walk in the new outdoor space created with travertine marble around the Colosseum during it's inauguration in Rome, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Rome's iconic Colosseum has unveiled a striking new appearance following a meticulous restoration that saw parts of its 2,000-year-old columns recreated using the very same travertine marble of ancient Rome.

Once the bustling arena for gladiatorial contests and wild animal spectacles, the ancient amphitheatre continues to captivate, drawing an astonishing 9 million visitors in 2025 alone, making it Italy’s most popular tourist destination.

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