The Roman Colosseum
Dating back to 70 AD, the Roman Colosseum used to be a site for gladiatorial games and public celebrations. Now the stadium stands as a representation of Roman architecture and as a famous tourist attraction for visitors around the globe. To find out more information about the Colosseum, check out the sites below, or visit our TripSpot page.
- Virtual Tour
Click on the thumbnail photos at the bottom of the page to see the monument from different perspectives.
- Explore a Virtual Roman Colosseum
This Discovery Channel Web site has an interactive diagram of the Colosseum's design.
- The Roman Colosseum
Click on the photos to see larger pictures of the monument.
- New 7 Wonders
The Roman Colosseum was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 - learn why.
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