Which Italian city is the home to the famous Colosseum amphitheater?
The Flavius amphitheatre is the biggest and most imposing in the Roman world, but is also the most famous monument in Rome and is known as the "Colosseum" or "Coliseum". Started by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavia family, it was opened by his son Titus in 80 A.D.
The highly ostentatious opening ceremony, lasted one hundred days during which people saw great fights, shows and hunts involving the killing of thousands of animals (5000 according to the historian Suetonius). For the opening, the arena space was filled with water for one of the most fantastic events held in Roman times, naumachias – real sea battles reproducing great battles of the past.
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Rob Farr
Another good European geography trivia question, even if it might seem easy to some. We need to remember that nobody knows everything, so we can and should be prepared to learn at every opportunity.
Sonia Contreras
Buena explicación.
Jackie
Love to go back in time to see the sea battles, not for all the killing of people and animals. I would be curious to know how the people really regarded the emperor's such as Nero.
purplejade
Been there also, impressive. Wonderful trip
Player
I went on holidays to time and I really enjoyed it I would recommend going to Rome it is so fantastico
Ivor Rothwell
Gwen Sanchez, agree with you Gwen. I think that Venice leaves Rome way behind
Quiz Taker
Rob Farr, Am so glad to read your comment! I feel the same way.
Sean C
This is the 3rd question about Rome in 11 answered .. more variety please
kay
Gwen Sanchez, oh yes! I loved Venice and would love to return one day. As a painter, I have scenes from there all over my home.
Gwen Sanchez
Saw it when I was in Rome. Impressive. Didn't care for Rome in general. Too crowded with traffic. Tiny narrow streets. Venice was way more impressive.
Danilo Ang
It was free for all Roman citizens. Now we have to pay millions of dollars to all the people performing. We gladly give them the money for something they enjoy doing.
Catherine
big lines to get in. I would advise buying tickets online in advance. Enjoy!
Mary Caypless Tardif
Jealous you’ll been there. Good for you. I remember this answer because when I was in school (many moons ago) we made the Colosseum out of plaster of Paris. LOL
carens
9/10 - Intelligence will never stop being beautiful. You're brilliant! I’ve been there and enjoyed it, I loved the people (they’re so warm and friendly) and the food was fabulous!!
jndawai
Got it and just can’t wait to see it when I go in April
Karen Thoennes
Very informative