The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest amphitheater ever built and is often said to be one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering. It can hold over 50, 000 people at one time. Construction began in 70 A.D. under the reign of Emperor Vespasian, located in the center of the city. Unfortunately, Vespasian did not live to see the project completed. His oldest son, Titus, became Emperor after his father's reign. Emperor Titus saw to it that the Colosseum was completed. The Colosseum officially opened in 80
The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest amphitheater ever built and is often said to be one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering. It can hold over 50, 000 people at one time. Construction began in 70 A.D. under the reign of Emperor Vespasian, located in the center of the city. Unfortunately, Vespasian did not live to see the project completed. His oldest son, Titus, became Emperor after his father's reign. Emperor Titus saw to it that the Colosseum was completed. The Colosseum officially opened in 80