The Colosseum (/ ˌ k ɒ l ə ˈ s iː ə m / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the ...

2024年12月7日 · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex system of vaults.

2009年11月9日 · Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the...

The Roman Colosseum is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see sight if you’re visiting Italy’s capital, the Eternal City.

2018年5月29日 · The Colosseum was famous for being the largest Roman ampitheatre and the host to gladiator fights, mock naval battles, wild animal hunts, and public executions. Very often Roman emperors attended in person.

The Colosseum in Rome is a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1st century AD and is one of the most famous and visited monuments in the world. Known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, it has been included among the seven wonders of the world for its majesty and historical importance.

With nearly two thousand years of history, there is much to know about the Roman Colosseum. The arena once witnessed bloody gladiator battles, epic hunts pitting humans against wild animals, and gruesome executions of prisoners of war and criminals.

2022年7月15日 · In 70 A.D., Vespasian ordered the construction of the new amphitheater in the city center, funded with the spoils from the Roman siege of Jerusalem during the First Jewish-Roman War. The...

1 天前 · The Colosseum was more than just an architectural marvel; it was a central institution in Roman society, serving various social, political, and cultural functions. Entertainment and Spectacle Gladiatorial Games : The Colosseum was primarily known for its gladiatorial contests, where trained fighters battled each other, wild animals, and ...

2022年7月22日 · Built in A.D. 72, the four-story amphitheater soon towered nearly 165 feet (50 meters) high. The Roman Empire used the Colosseum for more than four centuries before it ceased to function as a...