The Colosseum (/ ˌkɒ.lə.ˈsiː.əm / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of …

Dec 16, 2025 · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex …

Below you’ll find useful information to plan your visit, such as opening hours, transport to the Colosseum, information about security and accessibility, and more. The Colosseum and …

Built between 70 and 80 AD under the empire of Vespasian and completed by his son Titus, this imposing amphitheatre could seat up to 50,000 spectators. Here, ancient Romans would gather to …

Nov 9, 2009 · Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as …

Discover the history, times and book tickets for the Colosseum, the most visited tourist attraction in Rome, with almost 2,000 years of history

May 29, 2018 · The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 …

Trace the Colosseum's 2,000‑year timeline—from Vespasian's first stone to modern restorations—with key dates, emperors & battles explained.

The Colosseum in Rome is the symbol of the empire’s greatness. Built almost two thousand years ago, it could hold over 50,000 spectators who gathered to watch gladiatorial combat, wild animal hunts, …