A general view of the Colosseum, one of the landmarks of Rome and hosting millions of local and foreign tourists every year, in Rome, Italy on October 24, 2024. (Photo by Osmancan Gurdogan/Anadolu via Getty Images)
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
Under a sponsorship announced by Airbnb and the Colosseum on Wednesday, the $1.5 million deal will allow Airbnb to host two, three-hour gladiator experiences after the Colosseum’s closing time on May 7-8, taking the same underground route used by gladiators in ancient Rome to reach the arena. People can apply for the experience on Nov. 27 at no cost, and the “gladiators” will be chosen by lottery. Eight people and their plus-ones (16 total) will be chosen for each night.
The gladiator experiences are free, but guests will have to cover their travel to Italy.
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