The Coliseum, found in the very heart of Rome, Italy, is one of the few architectural feats made by man that has endured the forces of nature and time. Even fires and earthquakes haven't subdued the great edifice. Centuries have passed while the immense structure has fallen into ruins, but even today, it is a grand and stunning sight. The Coliseum (originally named Flavian Amphitheater) could accommodate a large crowd of around 50,000 attendees. To accommodate this large crowd they used methods which are similar to our modern day for crowd control. In place of tickets, shards of pottery with section and row numbers directed the spectators to their designated seating sections. To disburse the large crowd in case of emergency there were eighty entrances with each entrance and exit numbered.
The Colosseum was cleverly designed. It has been said that most today's stadiums, and structures alike have been inspired by the concepts introduced in the Colosseum's building structure, even in modern times. It could be evacuated inearly in five minutes. The most inventive part of the Colosseum was its cooling system. It was roofed using a canvas covered net-like structure made of ropes, with a hole in the center to provide a breeze for the audience.
The building of the Colosseum is elliptically shaped and measures 188 meters by 156 meters. It is four stories high and reaches a height of more than 48 meters. During its heyday, it was able to accommodate 55,000 spectators, who entered the building through a choice of 80 entrances. There was also a massive awning (velarium) which protected the audience from the sun. Originally, the facade of the Colosseum was covered in marble, but throughout the years it has been removed and used in the construction of other iconic buildings, including St. Peter's Basilica. The south facing side unfortunately fell victim to a devastating earthquake around 847AD.
The Colosseum was primarily built to entertain the Roman public with games that comprised of comical acts and exotic animal exhibitions, and finished with fights to the death between either animals and gladiators or gladiators against gladiators. The games were also used to increase the emperor's popularity and were also a symbol of power. As mentioned above, the Colosseum is located at the heart of the historical center of Rome. A prime location to be based for exploring this amazing city on foot. Also next to the Colosseum are the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and slightly further afield you will find Piazza Venezia and the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Therefore, accommodation in and around this area is very popular and there is a selection of various establishments to choose from, two of which are mentioned below.
3 star equivalent Imperial Rooms Rome is an Italian type of bed and breakfast that is family run and lies just a stone's throw from the Colosseum In Rome. Guest rooms have been carefully decorated in a classic Venetian style and a large selection of creature comforts are available to ensure you have an unforgettable stay. WRH Suites Rome comes highly recommended and is an Italian style guest house. It is slightly further away from the Colosseum, but is still ideally located in the historic center, close to Termini Station, St. Mary Major and the Colosseum. The interior is modern and comfortable and the friendly staff will gladly attend to any of your needs.
The Colosseum was cleverly designed. It has been said that most today's stadiums, and structures alike have been inspired by the concepts introduced in the Colosseum's building structure, even in modern times. It could be evacuated inearly in five minutes. The most inventive part of the Colosseum was its cooling system. It was roofed using a canvas covered net-like structure made of ropes, with a hole in the center to provide a breeze for the audience.
The building of the Colosseum is elliptically shaped and measures 188 meters by 156 meters. It is four stories high and reaches a height of more than 48 meters. During its heyday, it was able to accommodate 55,000 spectators, who entered the building through a choice of 80 entrances. There was also a massive awning (velarium) which protected the audience from the sun. Originally, the facade of the Colosseum was covered in marble, but throughout the years it has been removed and used in the construction of other iconic buildings, including St. Peter's Basilica. The south facing side unfortunately fell victim to a devastating earthquake around 847AD.
The Colosseum was primarily built to entertain the Roman public with games that comprised of comical acts and exotic animal exhibitions, and finished with fights to the death between either animals and gladiators or gladiators against gladiators. The games were also used to increase the emperor's popularity and were also a symbol of power. As mentioned above, the Colosseum is located at the heart of the historical center of Rome. A prime location to be based for exploring this amazing city on foot. Also next to the Colosseum are the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and slightly further afield you will find Piazza Venezia and the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Therefore, accommodation in and around this area is very popular and there is a selection of various establishments to choose from, two of which are mentioned below.
3 star equivalent Imperial Rooms Rome is an Italian type of bed and breakfast that is family run and lies just a stone's throw from the Colosseum In Rome. Guest rooms have been carefully decorated in a classic Venetian style and a large selection of creature comforts are available to ensure you have an unforgettable stay. WRH Suites Rome comes highly recommended and is an Italian style guest house. It is slightly further away from the Colosseum, but is still ideally located in the historic center, close to Termini Station, St. Mary Major and the Colosseum. The interior is modern and comfortable and the friendly staff will gladly attend to any of your needs.
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