The Colosseum is also sometimes refers to the Flavian stadium is an oval stadium in the middle of the Rome, Italy.  It was constructed by concrete and stones.  Back in the days it was the biggest stadium or amphitheater in the Rome Empire. Also it is the great specimen of great Roman architecture; in the history of the Rome it has immense significance.  

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The Colosseum is located immediately at the east of the Roman Forum. Construction of the building started under the order of the emperor Vespasian in the 70’s AD. It was done in 80’s AD under his heir and successor Titus.  More changes took place in the time in power of Domitian from the period of (81–96). The three kings are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the stadium was given name in the memory of Latin for its relationship with their family name.

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Colosseum Rome the biggest amphitheater of ancient roman times

The Colosseum has the ability of accommodating about 50000 to 80000 audience. It was used as the energetic challenges and community spectators. These were like tease sea battles, animal hunt, execution and various dramas based on the different mythologies. The structure ended to be used for amusement in the before time in the medieval age. It was afterward reprocessed for such reasons as accommodation, workshops, lodges for a religious order, a castle, a pit, and a Christian holy place.

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Even though in the 21st century it was partly damaged because of the different damages caused by the deadly earthquakes and stone-robbers. The Colosseum is a sign of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome’s most admired traveler’s attractions and has close relations with the Roman Catholic Church. On the each Friday people lit a torch light which they refers to the Way of the cross, which is for the purpose of start possession of the starts in Colosseum.

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Colosseum Rome at night beautiful scenic view

The Colosseum is one of the great historical Centers of Rome. It was listed as a World legacy place by UNESCO back in 1980, whereas in 2007 the compound was also integrated among the seven wonders in the world.

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 Colosseum Rome beautiful view beside moon

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Colosseum Rome Ariel View

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