Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave

No Comment Video. Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: 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. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. Italy Heatwave Rome Extreme weather Top stories Now playing Next Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave Now playing Next Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps Now playing Next Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 1st, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next 'Prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave to intensify across the US Now playing Next Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 1st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Monaco blast not being probed as 'terrorist' attack, prosecutor says Now playing Next Europe's record heatwave shifts east, death toll tops 1,300 Now playing Next Neither pro nor con: EU declines to take stand on AC amid heatwave Now playing Next Shooter in child custody dispute kills six at German family shelter Now playing Next Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence Now playing Next Manfred Weber attacks Pedro Sánchez on migration as EPP takes a tougher stance Now playing Next EU set for trade 'conflict' with China unless deal reached by autumn, EPP chief Weber tells Euronews Now playing Next 'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Manfred Weber says Now playing Next Where do graduates struggle the most to find a job? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave No Comment Thousands soaked in wine at Spain's iconic festival No Comment Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory No Comment Venezuela earthquake: La Guaira port turned into makeshift morgue Travel News ‘Immediately was enchanted’: Viral Puerto Rico song gets its own music video shot on island Europe Today Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku Europe News Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite growing war fatigue Europe News Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline, survey says Earth News Legendary St. Bernard rescue dogs still roam the Swiss Alps Sport France sweep past Sweden, Mexico advance while Belgium prepare for Senegal test Water Record-high ocean heat could fuel sea level rise and extreme weather on land Venezuela Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943 ADVERTISEMENT USA Supreme Court strikes down Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship Culture news Can humans outshine AI?: EY's Julie Linn Teigland knows the secret of success Focus 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings Europe Today At least four trapped after apartment block collapses in Athens, fire brigade says Culture news IKEA’s Dorothée Gardon on AI, the viral Punch moment and brand control in the social media age Business Scandinavian Airlines bets on recovery with record €8.75 billion Airbus jet order Climate Exclusive: Electricity bills in Germany and France rose by €700 million during record heatwave Qatar US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT