Subject: Re: Italy bound
I don't think online was available when we were there (wow...10 years ago!). Yes, the "side" entrance was where we bought the tickets and entered. I don't know how many entrances there are, but we were at the one that had the Coliseum to the left of us, about midway in the Forum.

We walked around other places like the Trevi Fountain, but never made it to the Circus Maximus. If we return, that will be on my list of things to do first.