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Caesars Palace
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Caesars Palace is located in Downtown Las Vegas
Caesars Palace
Location Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Address 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Opening date August 5, 1966; 58 years ago (1966-08-05)
Theme Roman Empire
No. of rooms 3,976
Total gaming space 124,181 sq ft (11,536.8 m2)
Permanent shows Absinthe
Signature attractions Replica ancient Roman, Greek and Renaissance art
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
The Forum Shops at Caesars
Notable restaurants Bacchanal Buffet
Mr. Chow
Old Homestead Steakhouse
Owner Vici Properties
Operating license holder Caesars Entertainment
Renovated in 1974, 1979, 1992, 2001, 2005, 2011, 2015
Coordinates 36°07′04″N 115°10′30″W / 36.11778°N 115.17500°W / 36.11778; -115.17500

Caesars Palace is a very famous hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is known for its amazing Roman Empire theme. You can find it on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip. It is located between the Bellagio and the Mirage hotels.

Caesars Palace first opened its doors on August 5, 1966. It has nearly 4,000 rooms for guests. These rooms are spread across five different towers. The towers are named Augustus, Centurion, Roman, Palace, Octavius, and Forum. The Forum tower has very large suites. These suites are about 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in size.

Fun Things to Do at Caesars Palace

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The Caesars Palace main fountain. It has a statue of the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Caesars Palace offers many exciting things to see and do. It has a lot of cool attractions. These include:

  • Fall of Atlantis Show: This is a free show with special effects. It tells a story about the mythical city of Atlantis.
  • Festival Fountain Show: Another free show with water and lights. It is a popular spot for visitors.
  • Amazing Restaurants: There are many world-famous restaurants here. Some even have celebrity chefs.
  • The Colosseum: This is a large entertainment venue. Many famous singers and performers have shows here.
  • The Forum Shops: This is a huge shopping mall. It is designed to look like an ancient Roman marketplace.

You can also see many copies of ancient Roman, Greek, and Renaissance art. These artworks are displayed all around the hotel.

Caesars Palace in Movies and Games

Caesars Palace is so famous that it has appeared in many movies and video games. It is a popular setting for stories.

Movies Featuring Caesars Palace

Many films have used Caesars Palace as a backdrop. Here are some of them:

  • Hells Angels on Wheels (1967)
  • Hell's Angels '69 (1969)
  • Where It's At (1969)
  • The Electric Horseman (1979)
  • History of the World, Part I (1981)
  • Rocky III (1982)
  • Oh, God! You Devil (1984)
  • You Ruined My Life (1987)
  • Rain Man (1988) – This movie shows a famous card counting scene set here.
  • Hearts Are Wild (1992)
  • Showgirls (1995)
  • Fools Rush In (1997)
  • The Strip (1999)
  • Rush Hour 2 (2001)
  • Ocean's Eleven (2001)
  • Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
  • Dreamgirls (2006)
  • 10.5: Apocalypse
  • Category 6: Day of Destruction
  • Iron Man (2008)
  • 2012 (2009)
  • The Guilt Trip (film) (2012)

Video Games Featuring Caesars Palace

  • In the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, a place called "Caligula's Palace" is based on Caesars Palace.

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See also

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