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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

If you're heading to the Eternal City, there is one stop that needs to be on your bucket list: The Colosseum. The Colosseum is Rome's heart and soul and this structure has withstood the test of time of over 2,000 years and is still standing strong. It is no wonder that Rome is nicknamed the Eternal City, as no matter what natural or man-made disaster has struck it, Rome, Italy always rises triumphant. The Colosseum has taken many hits over the years, but like its city, it remains upright and will not crumble.

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