The roman colosseum

What happened to the missing half of the Colosseum? It may be a question about ancient Rome you were afraid to ask in school, as the title of Dr. Garret Ryan’s video above suggests.

The Flavian Amphitheatre (Coliseum). Reconstruction of Bruno Brizzi. Rome, Flavian Amphitheatre (Coliseum)

The Colosseum, once and today The Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Roman architecture, was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and completed by Titus in AD 80. This massive amphitheater, with its elliptical design and towering tiers, hosted gladiatorial contests and other events, captivating crowds of up to 80,000 spectators. Despite centuries of wear, the Colosseum remains a testament to Roman engineering and continues to draw millions of visitors as a cultural landmark in…

This tour elevates the senses of the artist in you, with various halts at the artworks of Michelangelo and the end closing at it. The tour begins with a walk to the piazza, which offers a magnificent view of the Roman Forum. There s statues of Michelangelo to be admired inside the Church of St. Peter s and the most apt ending to it forms a visit to