15 minutes from Home, Colosseum and archaeological Area of Fori Romani
The construction of the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire was started by Vespasian in 72 AD and was completed in AD 80 under his successor Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96).This building was planned to change the relationship between power and people from then on: entertainment and distraction offered to the populace for free.
It was used for gladiator fights and hunting simulations involving ferocious and exotic animals. The capacity is estimated around 70.000 people; the shows became occasions to impress and control the people through an unforeseen display of astonishing special effects. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Today it is possible to visit and understand how the underground theatrical system worked, with hoists, ramps and trapdoors, in order to present the animals, gladiators and scenery machineries to an overwhelmed crowd. Find out the unbelievable engineering techniques that allowed ancient Romans to complete this massive structure, that has reached us today, in less than 10 years.It may be two thousand years old but the Colosseum is still the symbol of the eternal city, every year drawing thousands of visitors, meaning long queues and an endless wait. In order to avoid the problem, a ticket may be purchased in advance visiting the website www.coopculture.it. Or alternatively by buying one of two tourist cards: the “Roma Pass” which is valid for three days and entitles holders to free admission and no-queue entrance for the first two museums and to free travel throughout Rome, or the “Archeologia Card” which is valid for 7 days and allows free entry into each of the following sites: Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, Terme di Diocleziano (Baths of Diocletian), the Colosseum, the Palatine, Terme di Caracalla (Caracalla Baths), Villa dei Quintili, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. TO BE SEEN: The Palatine, Roman Forum, Domus Aurea, Arch of Constatine, House of Augustus, House of Livia....to continue reading go on the Website of Rome : http://www.turismoroma.it/itinerari/da_non_perdere?lang=en
How to Arrive there? Easy, from HOME in seven steps enter in the Metro A station Colli Albani, go to Termini (main station of Rome) and take the Line B for 3 stops, or make 20 minutes walk direct to Colosseo looking the old building around you.... There is the Archaeological Area of FORO ROMANO to see around you... 2/3 hours minimum to see the heart of Roman Empire...
It was used for gladiator fights and hunting simulations involving ferocious and exotic animals. The capacity is estimated around 70.000 people; the shows became occasions to impress and control the people through an unforeseen display of astonishing special effects. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Today it is possible to visit and understand how the underground theatrical system worked, with hoists, ramps and trapdoors, in order to present the animals, gladiators and scenery machineries to an overwhelmed crowd. Find out the unbelievable engineering techniques that allowed ancient Romans to complete this massive structure, that has reached us today, in less than 10 years.It may be two thousand years old but the Colosseum is still the symbol of the eternal city, every year drawing thousands of visitors, meaning long queues and an endless wait. In order to avoid the problem, a ticket may be purchased in advance visiting the website www.coopculture.it. Or alternatively by buying one of two tourist cards: the “Roma Pass” which is valid for three days and entitles holders to free admission and no-queue entrance for the first two museums and to free travel throughout Rome, or the “Archeologia Card” which is valid for 7 days and allows free entry into each of the following sites: Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, Terme di Diocleziano (Baths of Diocletian), the Colosseum, the Palatine, Terme di Caracalla (Caracalla Baths), Villa dei Quintili, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. TO BE SEEN: The Palatine, Roman Forum, Domus Aurea, Arch of Constatine, House of Augustus, House of Livia....to continue reading go on the Website of Rome : http://www.turismoroma.it/itinerari/da_non_perdere?lang=en
How to Arrive there? Easy, from HOME in seven steps enter in the Metro A station Colli Albani, go to Termini (main station of Rome) and take the Line B for 3 stops, or make 20 minutes walk direct to Colosseo looking the old building around you.... There is the Archaeological Area of FORO ROMANO to see around you... 2/3 hours minimum to see the heart of Roman Empire...
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