Colosseo(World Wonder)
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The Coliseum, Rome, Italy
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The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96).[1] The name Amphitheatrum Flavium derives from both Vespasian's and Titus' family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia). Originally capable of seating around 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century – well after the traditional date of the fall of Rome in 476. As well as the traditional gladiatorial games, many other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building eventually ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such varied purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine. Although it is now in a ruined condition due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. Today it is one of modern Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit Way of the Cross procession to the amphitheatre. The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five euro-cent coin. (Wikipedia)
Rome - Coliseum
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The Coliseum in Rome, inaugurated in AD 80, is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre after its initiator, Vespasian, first of the Flavian emperors. With its three superimposed classical orders (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian), it is a masterpiece of classical architecture. FIghts between men and beasts, gladiatorial contests, races and simulated naval battles took place in the arena.
Colosseum
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Il cuore pulsante di Roma non è il marmo del Senato, ma la sabbia del Colosseo... [explore]
When in Rome....
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... do what all tourists do! A very familiar camera angle of the Colosseum.
Superior Arches
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A detail of the exterior of the Colosseum
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