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Comments:	This is a typical Italian edicola (newsstand kiosk) that sells newspapers, periodicals, and souvenirs. The Colosseo (also known as the Coliseum, Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre) is built of travertine, tuffo, and brick-faced concrete, It is the largest amphitheatre ever built. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.<p> Hours of operation: 08.00 (8:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm). Hours may vary seasonally. No Italy penny books for sale anymore. <p> Admission: Free admission. The Colosseum/Colosseo is a pedestrian only zone and parking is difficult to find nearby.<p> <b>Machine 1:</b> (Placed 2020) is in front of the news stand kiosk by Metro entry B across the street from the Colosseum. Designs all have MC at the catch notch and a beaded border: <br> All four are designs that can be found at other machines listed throughout the city. The designs are:<br> 1. (H) The Pantheon with 'Pantheon Roma'. <br> 2. (H) The Colosseum with 'Colosseo Roma'. <br> 3. (H) Trevi Fountain with 'Fontana di Trivi Roma'. <br> 4. (H) St. Peters Basilica with 'Basilica S.Pietro'. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N41° 53' 28.842" Longitude: W-12° 29' 29.0472" <br> Google Maps coordinates: VFRR+GH Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy <p> 21/06/2025. Still here and working great. Micha <p>
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Colosseum Newsstand Kiosk / Edicola Colosseo Metro

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Piazza del Colosseo / Metro 'B' Line Colosseo exit
Rome (Roma) - Lazio Region (RM) Roma Province, Italy, 00184

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This is a typical Italian edicola (newsstand kiosk) that sells newspapers, periodicals, and souvenirs. The Colosseo (also known as the Coliseum, Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre) is built of travertine, tuffo, and brick-faced concrete, It is the largest amphitheatre ever built. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.

Hours of operation: 08.00 (8:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm). Hours may vary seasonally. No Italy penny books for sale anymore.

Admission: Free admission. The Colosseum/Colosseo is a pedestrian only zone and parking is difficult to find nearby.

Machine 1: (Placed 2020) is in front of the news stand kiosk by Metro entry B across the street from the Colosseum. Designs all have MC at the catch notch and a beaded border:
All four are designs that can be found at other machines listed throughout the city. The designs are:
1. (H) The Pantheon with 'Pantheon Roma'.
2. (H) The Colosseum with 'Colosseo Roma'.
3. (H) Trevi Fountain with 'Fontana di Trivi Roma'.
4. (H) St. Peters Basilica with 'Basilica S.Pietro'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N41° 53' 28.842" Longitude: W-12° 29' 29.0472"
Google Maps coordinates: VFRR+GH Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

21/06/2025. Still here and working great. Micha

Machine 1 - In front of Metro B entry kiosk