The Colosseum (/ ˌkɒ.lə.ˈsiː.əm / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in …

Dec 16, 2025 · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that …

The Roman Colosseum is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see sight if you’re visiting Italy’s capital, the Eternal City.

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 …

Discover the history, times and book tickets for the Colosseum, the most visited tourist attraction in Rome, with almost 2,000 years of history

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.

History & 3D reconstruction: The Roman Colosseum is one of the most imposing ancient structures, is the biggest and most imposing in the Roman world. It offered

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 …

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 …

Dec 16, 2025 · Rome has opened two subway stations. One is deep beneath the Colosseum that mixes the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era.