roman colosseum The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone.[1] It is the largest amphitheater in the world, and is considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering. The Colosseum was opened in 80 AD by Vespasian's son and successor, Titus. Given the scale of the enterprise it was built remarkably Fast and was well sculpted for the battles that took place there centuries ago.
The ordered beauty of the Colosseum is in stark contrast to the murderous encounters that took place within it. Find a seat not too close to the action, for an inkling of what Romans got up to in ancient times.
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