Rome’s ancient amphitheatre, still shaping culture and heritage
Two early‑season heatwaves have broken June temperature records across western Europe, pushing many locations above 40°C, triggering red alerts, disrupting transport and power, and causing dozens of deaths in France and other countries. Scientists have said human‑caused warming has made this event far more likely and night‑time temperatures have remained unusually high.
Italy faces record heat with a red alert across 27 major cities. Authorities extend evening hours at the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Sforza Castle to help visitors cope with temperatures near 40C. The move aims to promote safety and cultural engagement while offering discounted tickets.