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The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Its construction started between 70 and 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD.
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, and quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Now in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers.

The wood floor in the center ring and the wooden seats in the stands are no long present. Though with a little imagination you can almost picture the way it once was..
If you look in the bottom area, you will notice what looks like rooms. Well this is where the gladiator's and even lions were held before entering the ring.

Rome, Italy, Europe

Description
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Its construction started between 70 and 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD.
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, and quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Now in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers.

The wood floor in the center ring and the wooden seats in the stands are no long present. Though with a little imagination you can almost picture the way it once was..
If you look in the bottom area, you will notice what looks like rooms. Well this is where the gladiator's and even lions were held before entering the ring.

Rome, Italy, Europe