Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave
Updated: 01/07/2026 - 14:35 GMT+2 Tourists at Rome's Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures...
Updated: 01/07/2026 - 14:35 GMT+2
Tourists at Rome's Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures approaching 40C.
Tourists visiting Rome's Colosseum continued to explore the landmark despite temperatures approaching 40C.
The footage shows civil protection teams spraying water over visitors gathered outside the monument, while others hand out bottles of drinking water to help people cope with the intense heat.
Many pause to cool off before continuing their visit.
Italy is among several European countries experiencing a prolonged heatwave, with high temperatures affecting both residents and visitors.
Around the Colosseum, these cooling measures offer some relief as large crowds continue to arrive throughout the day.
