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
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Dog Adoption Event Held in Rome
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I want all diocesan realities that own real estate to offer their contribution to stem the housing emergency,” Pope Francis ...
6 drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison for Rome narcotics conspiracy, one still on the run
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia says six drug traffickers have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in distributing drugs around Rome, Ga.
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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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Pope to open Holy Door at Rome prison at beginning of Jubilee 2025
Two days after opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica to inaugurate the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis will travel to a ...
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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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Gladiator 2 Ending Explained & Spoilers: Who Is Rome's Emperor?
Gladiator 2 debuted in theaters 24 years after the first movie, taking the audience back to that world of swords and sandals ...
Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025
ROME — Pope Francis on Friday called on the diocese of Rome to respond to a growing housing crisis in the Eternal City, ...
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Amenities to Griffo Green added to City Hall project in Rome
The Rome Board of Estimate and Contract held a special meeting on Thursday to approve $771,197 in additional work on the ...
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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 ...