After a more than 2,000-year hiatus, gladiator fights are coming back to the Roman Colosseum, albeit reenacted, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13. In the spring of 2025, officials will look to capitalize on enthusiasm sparked by the long-anticipated sequel to the movie "Gladiator."  The fights will be mock versions of the historic battles, but the arrangement is still angering local housing activists who are concerned about this promotion from …

"No somos Disneyland": indignación en Roma por batallas de 'gladiadores' organizadas por Airbnb en el Coliseo

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'We are not Disneyland': outrage in Rome over 'gladiator' battles organized by Airbnb at the Colosseum

Paulina Nares Roma (CNN) - The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with crowds dressed in robes that once filled the gigantic venue to watch gladiators face opponents, including lions and baboons. But despite the passage of time, apparently the days of struggle are not over. The 2,000-year-old place is now the scene of a new epic confrontation, one that is emblematic of Italy's current struggle to balance its growing p…

Paulina Nares Roma (CNN) — El antiguo Coliseo de Roma ha sido testigo de algunas batallas históricas, con multitudes vestidas con togas que una vez llenaron el gigantesco lugar para ver a los gladiadores enfrentarse a oponentes, incluidos leones y babuinos. Pero a pesar del paso del tiempo, aparentemente los días de lucha no han terminado. El lugar de 2.000 años de antigüedad es ahora el escenario de un nuevo enfrentamiento épico, uno que es emb…

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The travel experience will allow visitors to "suit up in historically accurate armor and put their skills to the test to determine their fate in battle"Airbnb Airbnb's 'Gladiator' experience at the ColosseumOfficials in Rome are not happy following news that the Colosseum will welcome visitors after hours for a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by the upcoming Gladiator II.The experience, which PEOPLE exclusively announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13,…

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(CNN)– Airbnb is gearing up to host a one-of-a-kind experience. The vacation property rental company is offering the chance for you to unleash your inner gladiator inside Rome’s legendary arena after hours. For the first time in nearly two thousand years, the colosseum will become a venue for performances inside the arena. Visitors will get to suit up in historic armor and put their skills to the test in battle. Airbnb says guests will be able t…

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Tourists visiting Rome will be able to become gladiators and fight in the Colosseum. This is the offer presented by the Airbnb platform. The idea caused a wave of criticism. Monuments cannot be turned into an amusement park - said one of the councilors. This is not Disneyland, this is Rome - noted Italian politician Enzo Foschi. The management of the monument is to receive 1.5 million dollars for making it available.

Turyści odwiedzający Rzym będą mogli stać się gladiatorami i powalczyć w Koloseum. Taką ofertę przedstawiła platforma Airbnb. Pomysł wywołał falę krytyki. Zabytków nie można zamieniać w park rozrywki - stwierdził jeden z radnych. To nie Disneyland, to Rzym - zauważył włoski polityk Enzo Foschi. Dyrekcja zabytku za jego udostępnienie ma otrzymać 1,5 miliona dolarów.

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The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some people have raised concerns.

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The travel experience will allow visitors to "suit up in historically accurate armor and put their skills to the test to determine their fate in battle"Airbnb Airbnb's 'Gladiator' experience at the ColosseumOfficials in Rome are not happy following news that the Colosseum will welcome visitors after hours for a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by the upcoming

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Rome (CNN) — The ancient Colosseum of Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with crowds dressed in robes that once filled the gigantic place to see gladiators face opponents, including lions and baboons. But despite the passage of time, apparently the days of struggle are not over. The 2,000-year-old place is now the scene of a new epic confrontation, one that is emblematic of Italy’s current struggle to balance its growing post-covid touris…

Roma (CNN) — El antiguo Coliseo de Roma ha sido testigo de algunas batallas históricas, con multitudes vestidas con togas que una vez llenaron el gigantesco lugar para ver a los gladiadores enfrentarse a oponentes, incluidos leones y babuinos. Pero a pesar del paso del tiempo, aparentemente los días de lucha no han terminado. El lugar de 2.000 años de antigüedad es ahora el escenario de un nuevo enfrentamiento épico, uno que es emblemático de la…

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