Guests who enter Rome's historic arena will dress in gladiator armor and "face off against your fellow warriors."

Airbnb is opening the doors to Rome's historic Colosseum for up to 16 guests for an unforgettable experience as part of their new Icons category.

Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the Colosseum is one of the most iconic ancient structures still standing in Rome. But visiting it today, you can only begin to imagine what it would have been like to attend a gladiator fight during the days of the Roman Empire.

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances.

In anticipation of Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel to 'Gladiator,' Airbnb is hosting a limited experience where guests become "warriors" and train in the "art of gladiator combat," PEOPLE can exclusively announce.

Ever wonder what it was like to be a gladiator? Airbnb is about to make that a possibility. In anticipation of Gladiator II (out Nov. 22), the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning 2000 blockbuster Gladiator,

If you're someone who still thinks about the Roman Empire three to five times a day, we have some epic news for you—the gladiator lifestyle just got that much more accessible, thanks to Airbnb's upcoming Icons experience.