Roman amphitheatres are large, circular or oval open-air venues with tiered seating built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, venationes and executions. About 2
The Colosseum, the largest Roman amphitheatre ever built, and a popular tourist attraction
Vomitorium of the Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
The Amphitheatre of Pompeii in the 1800s, one of the earliest known Roman amphitheatres
The Arles Amphitheatre as a fortified settlement, 18th-century engraving
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphi
Roman amphitheatre
…amphitheatres, many are now protected as historic monuments; several are tourist attractions. The Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome, more generally known as the Colosseum, is the archetypal and the largest amphitheatre. Built from 72 to 80 AD, it remains as an icon of ancient Rome. Its building and arena dimensions are…
Interior of the Colosseum by late nineteenth century photographer Francis Frith
Sestertius of Titus celebrating the inauguration of the Colosseum (minted 80 AD).
The Colosseum in the 1530s, sketched by Maarten van Heemskerck, and used as the model for his later Self-Portrait with the Colosseum and Octo Mundi Miracula.