A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome’s Colosseum
1 day ago · ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “a more conscious tourism.”. But some visitors to the monument Thursday, as well as housing activists, were skeptical about the value of the arrangement, citing ongoing controversies ...
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator ...
11 hours ago · Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as an insult to the UNESCO-listed ancient arena. CNN values your feedback 1.
Gladiator Fights To Return to Rome's Colosseum - Newsweek
14 hours ago · Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024. The ancient site is set to become the venue for staged gladiator fights under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.
Rome's Colosseum to host Airbnb faux gladiator fights - Los …
15 hours ago · ROME — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to ...
Rome Colosseum: Italy unveils plan for new floor with gladiator ... - BBC
May 2, 2021 · The Italian government has approved a plan to furnish Rome's ancient Colosseum with a new floor, giving visitors the chance to stand where gladiators once fought.
Work on new Rome subway line under the Colosseum and Forum …
May 24, 2024 · ROME (AP) — A long-delayed and complex project to bring a subway line under ancient Roman ruins and through Rome’s historic center has entered a crucial phase, with the digging of an 85-meter (280-foot)) deep retaining wall around the flagship station.
Italy Will Rebuild the Colosseum's Floor, Restoring Arena to Its ...
Dec 28, 2020 · Now, the Italian government has pledged €10 million (around $12 million USD) toward the installation of a new, retractable floor that will restore the amphitheater to its gladiator-era glory.
Rome’s Colosseum to get new gladiator arena floor - CNN
May 3, 2021 · A new arena floor will be added to Rome’s iconic Colosseum to give visitors an idea of how the ancient Italian structure looked when gladiators fought there. The project “will give us back the...
Video: Airbnb customers get a chance to ‘gladiator’ battle in Rome…
5 hours ago · Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park are giving 16 lucky visitors a chance to experience the underbelly of Rome’s Colosseum after dark in honor of the release of ‘Gladiator II.’
Airbnb Users to Play Gladiators in Rome's Colosseum, Sparking …
2 days ago · ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that ...