Disappointing photos show what it was really like to visit the Colosseum in Rome

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Expectation vs reality of visiting the Colosseum in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected a less crowded experience at the Colosseum.

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I've traveled to some of Italy's most popular destinations. Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before visiting during tourist season.

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Tourists gathering in a crowded spot in Rome with a fountain and buildings in the background while bubbles are blowing.
Visiting Italy during peak tourist season can be hectic.

Lauren Breedlove

Millennials inherited a dusty old apartment in Italy. They renovated it — only to be told they should have left it alone.

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Victoria Craparotta and Flavio Fabiani sitting at the edge of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Victoria Craparotta and Flavio Fabiani have been living together in Rome for over a year.

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My family went to Rome during the peak summer season. Our trip would've been better if we knew these 5 things before we left.

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Author Alesandra Dubin and her family at the Colosseum in Rome
I visited Rome during the high season, and a few things could've improved our trip.

Alesandra Dubin

Elon Musk came up with a perfect audiobook list for anyone who thinks about Rome on a daily basis

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Elon Musk with his hand gesturing upwards.
Elon Musk is very interested in books about war and civilization.

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I'm from Rome. Visit these 9 underrated, less-crowded monuments instead of the Colosseum and the Vatican.

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Author Asia London Palomba in Rome
There's a lot to see in Rome.

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Experience the Magnificence of Ancient Rome on a Two-Hour Journey Through Time

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A new 3D tour of ancient Rome allows you to explore the imperial city as it appeared in the 4th century CE. The tour, produced by the education technology company Flyover Zone, is the fourth iteration of the 3D model.

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Elon Musk said he fears a single world government could lead to the 'collapse' of civilization while speaking at a World Government Summit

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Elon Musk cheering, at a Halloween party
Elon Musk has long warned of the dangers of a collapse of civilization.

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