Colosseum
Rome,
Italy
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an ancient architectural masterpiece located in the very heart of Rome. It is considered the most beautiful and largest stadium of the ancient world, built in the first century AD as an amphitheater, the largest amphitheater ever built. The Colosseum is considered one of the greatest achievements of Roman engineering and architecture. The amphitheater was intended for the staging of public spectacles such as gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and mock naval battles. The Colosseum is a symbol of power, authority, and the age-old history of Rome, one of the most famous landmarks of Italy.