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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.
Jun 3, 2024 · 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.
May 29, 2018 · 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).
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a large artefact or structure in the city of Rome. The construction of the Colosseum started around 70–72 AD and was finished in 80 AD. Emperor Vespasian started all the work, and Emperor Titus completed the colosseum.
A Colosseum az ókori Róma hatalmas amfiteátruma, ma pedig nevezetes látványossága a városnak; 2010 júliusától már a föld alatti része is bejárható. „Amíg a Colosseum áll, állni fog Róma, ha elpusztul, elpusztul Róma és a világ is” – írta az óriási építményről Beda Venerabilis angolszász egyházi író.
Nov 9, 2009 · 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...
Oct 19, 2023 · The Colosseum, also named the Flavian Amphitheater, is a large amphitheater in Rome. It was built during the reign of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the Roman people. Construction of the Colosseum began sometime between C.E. 70 and 72 under the emperor Vespasian.
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.
Mar 22, 2011 · Explore the bloody history of the Colosseum - one of Rome's most famous stuctures. Discover how it was built.
