Rome Coliseum

Location: IV Templum Pacis (Latin, “Temple of Peace”) Rome, Italy.

The roman coliseum (“Colosseum” or “ Colosseo”) is probably the most ancient world renowned monument in Rome. It was one of the very first roman amphitheatres to be built. It is located between Caelian Hills and the Esquiline on marshy type of land. Record shows that the coliseum was built over many years and was inaugurated around 80 A.D.

Just imagine you are standing in the middle of it!

Another beautiful scene of Rome Coliseum

The coliseum was built to contain 50,000 spectators which is a monumental feat at that time considering it could still be considered huge in modern standards. The arena flood is all made of wood underneath which there is a myriad of tunnels and passageways for spectacle staging and for wild beasts roaming. The construction was made for a carefully chosen combination of concrete and travertine for the foundations, piers and beautiful arcades.