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The Colosseum in Rome reopened its doors to the public along with Italy's other cultural sites in a step towards post-coronavirus normality after almost three months of closures.
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The Italian capital's ancient amphitheatre welcomed visitors but without the normal queues of tourists and amid stricter security measures.
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The Colosseum is a national symbol of Italian culture and the reopening ceremony had a celebratory air, attended by military officers and government officials.
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There are a series of new security measures to avoid any fresh infections at the site. To enter the building visitors must pass in front of an electronic device that records their temperature and ensures they are wearing a mask.
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Visitors stand by the Colosseum monument. From June 3, visitors from within the European Union will also allowed to travel for the first time to Italy, but borders remain closed to tourists from further afield.
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Jets from the Italian Air Force acrobatic unit Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows) fly over the Colosseum.
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A view shows a cross in the Colosseum monument.
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