Colosseum

Amphitheatre in Rome, Italy

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built.

Address: Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy 

Construction started: 70 AD 

Height: 48 m 

Opened: 80 AD 

Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM 

Did you know: In 2007, Colosseum was chosen as one of the New 7 wonders of the world. justfunfacts.com

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