The Roman Colosseum is a battleground again. The New York Times reports that local Romans are none too happy about Airbnb moving in and putting a lockbox on the front door of the 2000-year-old ...

The project is a partnership between the Colosseum Archaeological Park and Airbnb, the accommodations booking platform, which donated $1.5 million to spruce up a permanent exhibit inside the arena.

In a statement, the Colosseum's authorities said the collaboration with Airbnb aims to 'enhance the history and cultural heritage of the amphitheater, based on rigorous historical research.' ...

December 3, 2024 Romans Are Not Happy With Airbnb’s New ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Locals have raised concerns over turning the heritage site into an “amusement park.” ...

Airbnb’s announcement echoes famous lines from Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator, which followed the character Maximus, a Roman ...

And on May 7 and 8, 2025, Airbnb will bring them into the Colosseum for immersive tours, food and supervised sparring. Guests will observe "the Colosseum aglimmer in candlelight," per Airbnb.

Airbnb is attempting to kick off gladiator fights in Rome's historic Colosseum after 2,000 years, but local lawmakers in the Italian city are not impressed.

“For centuries, the Roman Colosseum has been the stage for epic battles and legendary gladiators,” Airbnb announced. “For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its ...