IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Colosseum
WHERE: Central Rome
WHY: Ancient Rome's Tournament Arena, which features
fantastic ruins
WHEN: Any time of year, but the summer will draw a mass
of tourists
HOW: Walking distance from Rome's central train station |
For a panorama
of the Colosseum, CLICK HERE�
 Rome's
COLOSSEUM was built in 72 AD and no other single landmark
standing today embodies the magnificence of the Roman Empire.�
This magnificent stadium seated 55,000 people and was designed in
such a way that it could be cleared in 20 minutes.
Citizens would flock to this grand building for entertainment.�
Shows usually featured animals, slaves, and gladiators dueling to
the death.� This sophisticated arena with its complex backstage
facilities was even flooded from time to time for mock naval
battles.�
The Colosseum is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday-Saturday
9am-7pm; Wednesdays and Sundays 9am-1pm.� For more information,
call 06 700 4261.
For a panorama
of the Colosseum, CLICK HERE�
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Heidelberg
