Roman Colosseum Drawing

The historic Roman Colosseum is facing backlash after partnering with Airbnb to bring gladiator "battles" back into the arena, and political figures in Italy are speaking out against the campaign.

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ROME, Italy (WKRC) - The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some have called the event "demeaning" and "a publicity stunt.

ROME — The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. Thousands of Romans once flocked ...

An image used to promote Airbnb's listing for a private gladiator "experience" at the Colosseum in Rome. (all images courtesy Airbnb) Get ready, get set, go cosplay as a gladiator and fight a random ...

Fox News: Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum

Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati: Airbnb invites guests into the Colosseum for a gladiator-style experience

In a partnership aimed at promoting what it describes as 'conscious tourism,' Airbnb has signed a $1.5 million deal with Rome's Colosseum to sponsor a series of staged gladiator fights. The ...

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Euronews on MSN: Paving the way: Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries

People walk in the new outdoor space created with travertine marble around the Colosseum during it's inauguration in Rome, Tuesday, ...

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Orlando Sentinel: Rome’s Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns

ROME (AP) — The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. 14 cheapest days to get into ...