Airbnb, Colosseum and Rome

Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum
The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to bring back gladiator "battles" in Rome for two nights only.
Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive ‘Gladiator’ Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
The short-term rental giant will help pay for the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s educational programs in exchange for use of the monument
Airbnb's idea to hold gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum isn't going down well with some local lawmakers
Massimiliano Smeriglio, Rome's councilor for culture, objected to Airbnb's idea, saying the Colosseum "must not be debased in the eyes of the world."
Airbnb wants gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum — but locals are appalled: ‘We are not in Disneyland’
Airbnb has drawn plenty of ire in Europe of late, but now the short-term rental giant has outraged local lawmakers after inviting visitors to partake in a series of mock gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum.
A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
A new promotion is sparking backlash among some housing advocates in Rome as the Roman Colosseum is set to host mock gladiator battles. ROME — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.
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Caravaggio's hidden masterpiece unveiled in Rome's Palazzo Barberini
In Rome, a previously unexhibited painting by Caravaggio has been publicly unveiled. The portrait of the young Maffeo ...
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Caravaggio’s Painting of a Future Pope—Hidden for Years—Is Unveiled in Rome
Caravaggio's 1598 portrait of Maffeo Barberini spent centuries with the family before entering a private collection in the ...
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Rome school board announces December meetings
The Rome City School District Board of Education in Rome, New York has announced its meeting schedule for December.
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Airplane returns to Rome airport after takeoff after hitting a bird, catching on fire
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Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025
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Rome driver hospitalized after crash into canal
Troopers said Allan F. Salmon, 32, was eastbound on Route 49 at about 9:40 a.m. when his 2010 Subaru went off the south ...
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Electrician Finds Frescoes Behind False Ceiling In Rome
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Italy expected to draw travelers by the millions as Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year
TheJubilee, also known as the Holy Year, will soon take place with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across ...