After a multimillion-euro restoration, Rome's Archaeological Park of the Colosseum has expanded visitor access to the deepest levels of the hypogeum network.
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Colosseum Underground Tours Now Include Newly Restored Hypogeum Passageways
Step beneath the ancient arena floor into the gladiator staging tunnels and mechanical animal elevator shafts.
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By Matteo Rossi
May 12, 2025 • 4 min read • Updated May 12, 2025
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The Colosseum Hypogeum Underfloor in Rome
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