Colosseum
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| Colosseum of Rome Upper View |
The
Colosseum is one of the greatest architecture ever built in the
history of Rome. The Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian
Amphitheatre and is the largest amphitheater to have ever been built in
the Roman Empire. It is a circular structure that occupies a site east
of the Roman Forum. This Amphitheater was built to organize gladiator
contests, dramas and games like hunting animals, constructing mock sea
battle and the public could also view it in the open, and cheer their
favorites.
Built in the center of Rome itself, its construction began sometime
between 70 and 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD when Titus was the
ruling emperor. It has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators. The
Colosseum over the years has been broken by natural disasters like
earthquake; even then, it is one of the hot spot of tourist visits in
Rome. Very near to the Colosseum is the training school for the
gladiators and it is worth the look. As compared to the oval shape of
the Colosseum, it is triangular in shape. Other areas of attraction are
places where the armor was built, then where the wounded gladiators were
cured and not to forget the burial ground where the dead gladiators
rested in peace.
Today, the Colosseum is used for religious purposes. The Pope leads a
procession on good Fridays called the station of the cross. Currently,
the Amphitheater is very rich in Flora. There are more then hundreds of
different kinds of Flora present on the ancient walls of the Colosseum.
The Colosseum of Rome has been given great importance by the media and
that is the reason why a lot of Hollywood movies have been shot in this
amphitheater. The famous movie “Gladiator” is highly influenced by the
Roman culture and the gladiator contests.
Traveling to the Colosseum
The fascinating history that involves bloodbaths and battles
associated with the structure is what draws visitors to this historical
site. Getting to the Colosseum by taxi or bus from the airport is easy
enough, but the line to get into the site itself can be excruciatingly
long, especially during the very busy summer season. Aside from going
there at any other time, there are other ways to get around these long
lines. You can buy your ticket either at the Roman Forum or the Via de
San Gregorio (these ticket counters are usually line-free), or you can
even get them online. You can also buy a combo ticket that covers
several of Rome’s main attractions, or call the office to reserve your
ticket in advance. Another good way to avoid long lines at the Colosseum
entrance is by joining a tour group.
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| Inside the Colosseum |
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| The Colosseum of Rome at Night |
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| Active Shot of the Colosseum at Night |
