Colosseum in Rome is one of the most magnificent and imposing structures I have ever seen. With an entrance fee of 12 Euros, this approximately 2000 year old architectural feat is definitely worth a visit. The interior is as splendid as the outer facade. The construction of this grand amphitheatre began in 72 AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian and was completed after his death in 80 AD by the emperor Titus who inaugurated the building with hundred day games in which approximately 9000 animals were slaughtered. This marked the beginning of enormous bloodshed colosseum had to witness for centuries. This great arena could host 50,000 spectators and was used for public entertainment which began with comic displays by gladiators and animals followed by gladiator combats culminating in death of one of the fighters. In 407 AD, Emperor Honorius banned gladiator fights but the animal combats continued for another century. The gigantic colosseum is the most amazing marvel built by Roman Empire which has seen it all – brave gladiator combats, cruelties used for public entertainment, famines, natural disasters and threats to demolition, but is still the most admired monument standing in the heart of Rome.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Colosseum, Rome
Colosseum in Rome is one of the most magnificent and imposing structures I have ever seen. With an entrance fee of 12 Euros, this approximately 2000 year old architectural feat is definitely worth a visit. The interior is as splendid as the outer facade. The construction of this grand amphitheatre began in 72 AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian and was completed after his death in 80 AD by the emperor Titus who inaugurated the building with hundred day games in which approximately 9000 animals were slaughtered. This marked the beginning of enormous bloodshed colosseum had to witness for centuries. This great arena could host 50,000 spectators and was used for public entertainment which began with comic displays by gladiators and animals followed by gladiator combats culminating in death of one of the fighters. In 407 AD, Emperor Honorius banned gladiator fights but the animal combats continued for another century. The gigantic colosseum is the most amazing marvel built by Roman Empire which has seen it all – brave gladiator combats, cruelties used for public entertainment, famines, natural disasters and threats to demolition, but is still the most admired monument standing in the heart of Rome.
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