The Colosseum

On our last full day in Rome, we decided to hit the popular touristy spots.  First up, the Colosseum.  I don't know if this needs any introduction, but if so, here's the wiki.

The view from our front door.  Seriously.

Approaching from the street.

From underneath the outer walls, waiting in line.

From one of the lower decks, looking up at the nosebleeds. 

Translation: Hot Dogs: 30 gold pieces, Beer: 70 gold pieces ...

Middle decks looking down.  Note that the original "floor" was made of wood and has been destroyed over time.  Those are the chambers under the floor, and those folks are standing at would be ground level.

This is seriously the sign to the men's room.  Even the Italian bathroom signs have well dressed people.

Inside looking out to Palatine Hill (I think).

More looking out from the upper floors.

At this point, we left the Colosseum and passed under an arch on the way to Palatine Hill.

Arch detail.  Not bad, eh?

One final view from the hill.