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The Colosseum (/ ˌ k ɒ l ə ˈ s iː ə m / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]) 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 largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.
Learn how to plan your visit to the Roman Colosseum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Find out about tickets, opening times, transport, security, accessibility, and nearby attractions.
May 24, 2024 · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Construction of the Colosseum was begun sometime between 70 and 72 ce during the reign of Vespasian. It is located just east of the Palatine Hill, on the grounds of what was Nero ’s Golden House.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine, and the Domus Aurea, the largest ancient palace in the world. Discover the history, culture, and events of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, a green area in the heart of Rome.
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman world, built by Emperor Vespasian and his sons in A.D. 70-80. Discover its origins, uses, destruction and restoration, and its role as a symbol of Rome and its history.
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from Monday to Sunday. from 1 to 26 October. 8.30 am – 6.30 pm. The Flavian Amphitheatre, more commonly known as the Colosseum, stands in the archaeological heart of Rome and welcomes large numbers of visitors daily, attracted by the fascination of its history and its complex architecture.
The Colosseum in Rome is a Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century AD and is one of the most famous and visited monuments in the world. Known as the Flavian Amphitheater, it has been included among the seven wonders of the world for its majesty and historical importance.
