The Colosseum is a massive stone amphitheater . It was built around 70 AD by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian Dynasty as a gift to the roman people. In 80 AD, Vespasian's son Titus opened the Colosseum - officially known as the Flavian Amphitheater then - with 100 days of games, including gladiator fights, execution of prisoners and wild animal fights. It was in active use for 4 centuries only.
Measuring 620 by 513 feet, the Colosseum was the largest Roman amphitheater. It was a freestanding structure made of stone and concrete. The exterior has 3 stories of arched entrances; a total of about 80 entrances. The Colosseum could sit about 50,000 spectators.
It was a cloudy and cold day when we visited the Colosseum. It was so busy with long queues of people everywhere. But we still wanted to get a glimpse of the inside although it is now the ruins of an old amphitheater. It did not disappoint. Stand on the arena platform and close your eyes!
Measuring 620 by 513 feet, the Colosseum was the largest Roman amphitheater. It was a freestanding structure made of stone and concrete. The exterior has 3 stories of arched entrances; a total of about 80 entrances. The Colosseum could sit about 50,000 spectators.
It was a cloudy and cold day when we visited the Colosseum. It was so busy with long queues of people everywhere. But we still wanted to get a glimpse of the inside although it is now the ruins of an old amphitheater. It did not disappoint. Stand on the arena platform and close your eyes!
School kids making their field trip.
Roman soldiers!
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