In this post of #celestialchallenge I wanted to show you one of the oldest and most fascinating structures in Rome, which I had the pleasure of visiting.

The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome, an imposing building that, with almost 2,000 years, will take you time to discover what was the ancient society of the Roman Empire.

The construction of the Colosseum began in the year 72 under the Vespasian regime and ended in the year 80 during the Emperor Titus. After the completion of construction, the Coliseum became the largest Roman amphitheater, with dimensions of 188 meters long, 156 meters wide and 57 meters high.

The Coliseum of Antiquity

During the Roman Empire and under the motto of "Pan et Circus", the Roman Colosseum (now known as the Flavian Amphitheater) allowed more than 50,000 people to enjoy their favorite shows. Samples of exotic animals, executions in prison, recreations of battles and gladiatorial fights have accompanied the Roman people for years.

The Coliseum has been active for more than 500 years. The last games of history were held in the 6th century.

From the sixth century, the Colosseum suffered looting, earthquakes and even bombing during the Second World War. With a great survival instinct, the Colosseum has been used for decades as a warehouse, church, cemetery and even as a castle for the nobility.

The Coliseum in the present

Currently, the Colosseum is, together with the Vatican, the biggest tourist attraction in Rome. Every year, 6 million tourists visit. On July 7, 2007, the Colosseum became one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Curiosities

The original name "Flavian Amphitheater" was replaced by that of the Colosseum due to the great statue of Nero found at the entrance of Domus Aurea, "The Colossus of Nero". The Domus Aurea was a great palace built under the orders of Nero after the fire of Rome.
Emperor Tito inaugurated the Colosseum with 100 days of games, which cost the lives of more than 2,000 gladiators.
The Coliseum had a canvas roof to protect people from the sun. Under the sand were the machines and the cages.
There are several theories that the Coliseum was full of water to represent naval battles, although at the moment there is no conclusive investigation.
Every Good Friday, the Pope presides over the Way of the Cross in the Colosseum. It has always been a place very close to the church and this day the first Christians who died in the sand are remembered.

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