A Visit to the Colosseum

Our first stop in Rome was the famous Colosseum, or the Flavius Amphitheatre, built between 70-80AD. Mostly known for gladiator fights, it offered other entertainment, public executions, and  spectacles. The Romans also created a system where they could flood the stadium and perform sea battle re-enactments. Later is was used for animal hunts. The Flavius Amphitheatre is an architectural marvel and was the inspiration for modern day LEGO’s.






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