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 Who has  never heard about the Rome Colosseum ? After worldwide fame of the movie the Gladiator, with Russell Crowe as the main character, it is unforgivable to leave Rome without visiting this peculiar amphitheatre. This impressive monument was built under the emperors under  the Flavian dynasty between 70 and 80 AD, with further modification up to the end of the 1st century. Therefore the original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium then best known as the Colosseum. The new name delivered from the near standing statue of Nero represented as the Sun god and high 37,00 metres, called also Colossus.
The amphitheatre was used for public entertainments. The most famous competitions   were gladiatorial competitions, although many other shows were also held there.  It is worth to memorize animal hunts, mock sea battles (Colosseum was built on the site of an  artificial lake), re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.

 
Today still, whenever you are inside the Colosseum, the very symbol of Imperial Rome,  in your mind’s eye you cannot help but imagine what a gladiator show must have been like in ancient times….

The Colosseum is no doubt one of the most beautiful and certainly  the most famous monuments in  Rome. The  amphitheatre was built at the Roman Forum from Vespasiano.  It was used mainly shows of gladiators and also for public events such as performances of hunting, recitation based on classic mythology. Today  is a symbol of the Italian capital and one of the touristic attractions. You can enjoy a guided Colosseum tour to know all about it. In the opinion of many people,  visiting the Colosseum becomes much more spectacular and fascinating in the night hours,

after sunset when it is dark  and the Colosseum is illuminated (and if you are lucky you will get a full moon above, the best sight you can get !!) . In my opinion there is no need to be an expert or a fan of art to appreciate fully the qualities of this amphitheatre . Romans and foreigners alike who have lived in Rome can not help being fascinated every time they  see this monument . And to me, the Colosseum is definitely the most significant monument and most beautiful of the Eternal City, Rome.

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