The Coliseum or better known by its old name, “Flavian Amphitheatre” is in fact a great Amphitheatre place at the Centre Rome. It is one of the most ancient and great monuments that coming down to our time from the Roman Empire.
The same was used in antiquity as a place in which to represent: the gladiator shows, dramas with the theme of ancient mythology, shows hunting or commemorations of famous battles. The Coliseum, with his elipse form (circle) makes clear the concepts and architectural design of the first Roman Imperial Age.
In 1980 it was declared World Heritage by UNESCO and in 2007 the Coliseum is also included in the list of “7 Wonders of the Modern World.”
Its construction began for the Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD and was consecrated by Titus in 80 AD, with additional changes caused during the reign of Dominiziano.
After the sixth century the great building was only used as a quarry for materials. The name Coliseum was assigned because of its closeness to the statue of Colossus of the Sun God, but this name is extended only in the Middle Ages. During the time, the Coliseum, became the symbol of the Roman city.
Today it is a sign of recognition of the city and one of the most important attractions for tourists.
