The Colosseum

Location

The Colosseum, also called the Flavian Amphitheater, is located in Rome, Italy.

Brief History

The Colosseum was built during the reign of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the Roman people. Construction of the Colosseum began sometime between C.E. 70 and 72 under the emperor Vespasian. It opened nearly a decade later and was modified several times in the following years.

Visiting

One of the best ways to get the most out of your visit to the Colosseum is to join a guided a tour with an expert guide. You’ll get many insights into the building’s history, its architecture, cool and unknown facts, and interesting stories. You’ll also get to see areas of the Colosseum that are usually off-limits, like the underground hypogeum and the upper levels.

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