Arena, stadium or event in Italy

Go on a city break in Europe and enjoy a cheap weekend in Milan, Italy. Find a cheap hotel stay at Risskov and get away on a city break filled with exciting experiences. Piazza della Scala is home to the very famous opera, La Scala, built in 1778 and the centre of the most exquisite singing experiences. It is the place where opera singers let their voices lead the audience in and out of fairy tales, with adultery, murder, heroes, anti-heroes and both sadness and joy. The words 'Just for pleasure' certainly apply here, and La Scala Opera has provided the backdrop for the premieres of Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Turandot, among others.

The Scala opera is very busy and it can be a bit of a hassle to get tickets, but try La Scala's website anyway and remember to do it well in advance or drop by the box office.

Also visit the small museum which contains a lot of history about the opera and many of the famous singers who have performed in the famous opera house. Find a cheap trip at Risskov and come on a wonderful summer holiday or winter holiday to Milan.

The large and very fascinating Amphitheatre is located right in the centre of Rome and is one of the greatest architectural masterpieces left to us by the Romans. Construction began around 71 AD under Emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD during the reign of Emperor Titus. In fact, the amphitheatre was named after Flavio, Anfiteatro Flavio, which was the family name of both Titus and Vespasian. It was not until the Middle Ages that the amphitheatre was renamed the Colosseum, mostly because of the large bronze statue of Emperor Nero that stood in the square in front of the amphitheatre.

It was here that Christians were sacrificed to lions and gladiators won fame and fortune if they stayed alive long enough.

It was Rome's first and largest circus, built in 329 BC and later expanded to accommodate close to 350,000 spectators and it measured 600 metres multiplied by 200 metres. In other words, a serious facility!

The magnificent circus is located between the Palatine and Aventine Hills. The centre line was originally guarded by two Egyptian obelisks, one of which now stands in Piazza del Popolo and the other in front of the church of S. Giovanni in Laterano.

What remains of Circus Maximus today dates back to Imperial times, but it's easy to imagine this magnificent facility packed with cheering and excited spectators.