The Roman Colosseum
This amazing ancient amphitheatre in Rome, Italy dating back from AD 72 was constructed under emperor Vespasian is the heart where countless tales of gory and glorious battles between gladiators, prisoners, slaves and wild animals have emerged from. Capable of seating 50,000 to 80,000 spectators
The Colosseum was not only groundbreaking when it comes to sheer size; it was also one of the most innovative and complex buildings of its time
It dominates the space it occupies, towering above the surrounding Roman streets and buildings. It is a symbol of the imperial might and architectural ingenuity of the Roman Empire that dominated the ancient Mediterranean world for centuries.
The Colosseum was not only groundbreaking when it comes to sheer size; it was also one of the most innovative and complex buildings of its time
It dominates the space it occupies, towering above the surrounding Roman streets and buildings. It is a symbol of the imperial might and architectural ingenuity of the Roman Empire that dominated the ancient Mediterranean world for centuries.