View along the Via dei Fori Imperiali in southeastern direction. This largest of all ancient Roman amphitheatres was built in the late 1st Century. It served as the venue for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, with a capacity comparable to a large modern football stadium.

Keywords

cityscape, mirror of the past, road traffic, ruin, stadium, traffic, urban life

Created

Tuesday 4 October 2011 by Martin Mergili in Europe / Italy (5466 visits)