Rome Under the Stars: Night Openings of Two Popular Sites

If you are a night owl, or are looking for something fun to do on the weekends, the city of Rome has just the thing for you. Two of the most popular sites, the Vatican Museums and the Coliseum, will be offering extended opening hours to visitors.

From now until October 6th, you will be able to visit and view Rome’s Coliseum by the light of the moon. La Luna sul Colosseo, or The Moon Over the Coliseum, will extend the Coliseum’s opening hours to visitors on Thursday and Saturday nights from 8:20 PM – midnight (last entrance at 10:45 PM). The cost to visit the Coliseum at night is €15, and the cost to visit with a tour of the underground and tunnels is €20. Tours run about one hour, and are available in English and Italian. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling +39 06.3996.7700. For tours during regular opening hours, click here.

The Vatican Museums will also be welcoming the lovely, warm nights by extending opening hours every Friday night from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (with last admission at 9:30 PM). The late Friday openings will take place from now until July 13th. Regular admission is €15, and online booking is mandatory. To reserve your Vatican tickets, click here.

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