Undoubtedly, the Colosseum represents one of Rome's main tourist destinations and has had a significant impact on cinema, most notably its prominent appearance in the movie "Gladiator", where an impressive digital reconstruction was used.

In 1980, Rome's historic center, which includes the Colosseum, received UNESCO recognition as a World Heritage Site. In addition, since 2000, there has been a tradition of illuminating this iconic building for 48 hours every time a death sentence for a condemned person is commuted or postponed somewhere in the world.

This monument, an icon of Classical Rome, was honored with the designation of one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World at an event held in Lisbon on July 7, 2007. However, it is important to note that this distinction was awarded as part of the New 7 Wonders competition, organized by Bernard Weber of Switzerland, and that UNESCO does not fully endorse this designation.

The Colosseum experienced an incident in the past, specifically on August 7, 2011, when the area was evacuated due to a false bomb scare. The alert originated from a phone call reporting the presence of a can with wires hanging down, although it was later discovered that no explosive material was involved, according to statements by the mayor of Rome.

In the summer of 2016, an arduous cleaning project was completed on the building's façade, the first comprehensive restoration of its kind in its entire history. The process, which lasted almost three years, was financed by the Tod's footwear brand and consisted of cleaning the surfaces using water spray, preserving the patina of stone and marbles, as well as replacing inadequate stucco. This project, with a budget of 10 million euros, will be followed by the restoration of the interior of the Colosseum and a modernization of visitor services, for which another 15 million euros was allocated.