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Colosseum - Wikipedia The Colosseum ( ˌkɒləˈsiːəm 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
Colosseum - Dates, Facts Location | HISTORY 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 Roman
Colosseum - World History Encyclopedia The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE)
Visit Colosseum Rome Built between 70 and 80 AD under the empire of Vespasian and completed by his son Titus, this imposing amphitheatre could seat up to 50,000 spectators Here, ancient Romans would gather to watch epic spectacles, including gladiator fights, wild animal hunts and theatrical performances
The Colosseum Events and shows to celebrate the Christmas and New Year 2026 in Rome Christian Rome Churches, basilicas and catacombs: history, information and guided tours Parks, gardens, historic villas and green life From the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain and the other most beautiful places in Rome
The Colosseum: A Guide to the Ancient Roman Amphitheater What was it used for? The Colosseum’s most famous use was for gladiator games The fighters were usually slaves or prisoners of war, and the games a form of public degradation