The Colosseum (or Coliseum) lies right in the heart of central Rome. It is one of the most impressive buildings of the Roman Empire and the largest of its era. This gigantic structure has deteriorated over the centuries, but it is still an imposing and impressive sight, and of course a must-see when visiting Rome.
It is known that the construction of the Coliseum was started by Emperor Vespasian (the first emperor of the Flavian Dynasty) around 72 AD. The funding for this undertaking came from the ransacking of Jerusalem. It took 8 years before its completion in 80 AD which was after Vespasian's death.
The imposing building was intended for public displays such as executions and dramas themed on Classical mythology. Another use for the coliseum was the famous gladiatorial contests where slaves were made to fight each other to death for the prize of freedom. The coliseum is considered as a ceremonial monument constructed in the Roman tradition of celebrating triumphs intended for placating the Roman people.
During the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was converted into a fortress and the marble was burned used to make quicklime. During the Renaissance period, but mostly in the Baroque age, the ruling Roman families (from which many Popes of the Catholic Church came from) used it as a source of marble for the construction of St. Peters Basilica you see today.
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.
It is known that the construction of the Coliseum was started by Emperor Vespasian (the first emperor of the Flavian Dynasty) around 72 AD. The funding for this undertaking came from the ransacking of Jerusalem. It took 8 years before its completion in 80 AD which was after Vespasian's death.
The imposing building was intended for public displays such as executions and dramas themed on Classical mythology. Another use for the coliseum was the famous gladiatorial contests where slaves were made to fight each other to death for the prize of freedom. The coliseum is considered as a ceremonial monument constructed in the Roman tradition of celebrating triumphs intended for placating the Roman people.
During the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was converted into a fortress and the marble was burned used to make quicklime. During the Renaissance period, but mostly in the Baroque age, the ruling Roman families (from which many Popes of the Catholic Church came from) used it as a source of marble for the construction of St. Peters Basilica you see today.
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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