Colosseum (Rome)

Italy / Lazio / Rome / Piazza del Colosseo
 coliseum, theatre, monument, archaeological site, Roman Empire, edifice, interesting place, historic ruins, 1st century construction, tourist attraction

Colosseum / Colosseo (World Wonder)

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium), is the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman empire. Originally capable of seating 50,000 spectators, it was once used for gladiatorial combat. It was built in the 70s AD by slaves captured at the end of the Great Revolt. It was partially destroyed by christian rulers and its materials were used in the construction of the Saint Peter Church in Vatican City.
7world-wonders.blogspot.com/2010/01/colosseum.html
www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM196D
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Coordinates:   41°53'24"N   12°29'32"E

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  • I would love to see the place. It has fascinated me from the day I first heard about it.
  • Ever wondered why they say, " Rome was not built in a day". Rome is full of rich history. The structures are amazing. I am amazed that they were able to build such structres before technology.
  • amazing place - well worth the massive queues!!! you only realise how wonderful it actually is until you visit...
  • whew! ill make sure to see this with my eyes before my heart stops!
  • One of the reasons why I want to go visit Rome.
  • Wow...if I ever visit Rome, this is one of the places I definitely wanna see!
  • indonesia is more exotic than this.......
  • that is wonderful!!
  • Pertunjukan gulat di colloseum - roma - ITALIA pada zaman gladiator maximus, tetapi pada zaman sekarang berada pada program komputer PS 3 VITA contohnya TEKKEN 5, sangat futuristik untuk masa depan !.
  • Was here in 1992
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